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Volkswagen Touareg (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Volkswagen Touareg Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine turbocharged
4.9L V10 Diesel
OHC-2v
310 hp@3750
553 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
2.1L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
200 hp@3800
369 lb-ft@1600
 
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 108.5 in 3.9 in
Length 187.2 in 178.3 in 8.9 in
Width 75.9 in 74.3 in 1.6 in
Height 68.0 in 66.9 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 5825 lb. 4246 lb. 1579 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.4 gal. 17.4 gal. 9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.8 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.7 in 55.2 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.4 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.7 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 55.4 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.5 in -52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 35.1 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.0 ft3 23.3 ft3 7.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 54.7 ft3 16.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 
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