Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Honda Civic | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 105.1 in | 16 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 177.3 in | 23 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 69.0 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.5 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 2608 lb. | 2641 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.3 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.5 | 31.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 70.8 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |