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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 171.3 in | 29.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 57.1 in | 15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 3045 lb. | 2235 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.9 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.9 in | 3.6 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.2 | 20.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 26.9 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 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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