Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 121.0 in | -18.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 201.6 in | -30.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 76.4 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 72.8 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 5371 lb. | -2527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.3 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.5 in | -3.1 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 49.4 ft3 | -31.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -41 ft3 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.