Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 121.1 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 200.6 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 76.0 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 72.4 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5286 lb. | 5512 lb. | -226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.9 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.