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Kia Soul (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Soul and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2013 Kia Soul and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2013 2014  
Model Kia Soul Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.4 in 108.5 in -8.1 in
Length 162.2 in 178.3 in -16.1 in
Width 70.3 in 74.3 in -4 in
Height 63.4 in 66.9 in -3.5 in
Curb Weight 2615 lb. 4079 lb. -1464 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 17.4 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 39.8 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.2 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 53.2 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.7 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 55.4 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.7 in 52.5 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 35.1 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.7 ft3 23.3 ft3 0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.4 ft3 54.7 ft3 -1.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 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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