Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 101.8 in | 1 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 181.8 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 51.8 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3935 lb. | -1234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -1.3 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 SL.