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Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Kia Soul (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Kia Soul specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL Kia Soul  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 100.4 in 20.7 in
Length 200.6 in 162.2 in 38.4 in
Width 76.0 in 70.3 in 5.7 in
Height 72.4 in 63.4 in 9 in
Curb Weight 5346 lb. 2615 lb. 2731 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 13.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.2 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.2 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.3 in -53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 42.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 39.6 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 55.1 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.7 in -52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 39.0 in 0.5 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) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.3 ft3 23.7 ft3 -9.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 23.7 20.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.3 ft3 53.4 ft3 29.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review
 

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2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review
 
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