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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 182.3 in | 18.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 55.7 in | 16.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 2742 lb. | 2538 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 13.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.3 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.3 in | -47.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.1 | 28.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 68.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic
| 2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review | |
| 2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic
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