

Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 95.7 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 162.8 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 71.5 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 51.2 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3241 lb. | -540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 52.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.5 in | 0.3 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 2.1 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK.