Mazda Mazda3 (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) Specs

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.5 in	-2.2 in
Length	175.6 in	178.3 in	-2.7 in
Width	70.7 in	74.3 in	-3.6 in
Height	57.3 in	66.9 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	2797 lb.	4079 lb.	-1282 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.4 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	39.8 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	55.2 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.2 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.7 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	55.4 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	52.5 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.1 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.2 ft³	23.3 ft³	-3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.1 ft³	54.7 ft³	-7.6 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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