Mercedes-Benz GL (2007) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2007	2018
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Hyundai Kona
Engine	4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	102.4 in	18.7 in
Length	200.3 in	164.0 in	36.3 in
Width	75.6 in	70.9 in	4.7 in
Height	72.4 in	61.0 in	11.4 in
Curb Weight	5249 lb.	3256 lb.	1993 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	12.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.5 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.5 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.8 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	54.5 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	34.6 in	4.9 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)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	37.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	19.2 ft³	-4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	19.2	24.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	45.8 ft³	37.5 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

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona.

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