Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 121.1 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 202.0 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.1 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 72.8 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 5400 lb. | -689 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 49.4 ft3 | -17.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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