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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Kia Forte | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 182.7 in | 17.9 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 56.5 in | 15.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 2707 lb. | 2573 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.8 in | 1.3 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 | 37.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.7 in | 3.8 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) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.3 | 28.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 68 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 2019 Kia Forte
| 2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
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