Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. Honda Civic (2012) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Honda Civic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	105.1 in	3.4 in
Length	178.3 in	177.3 in	1 in
Width	74.3 in	69.0 in	5.3 in
Height	66.9 in	56.5 in	10.4 in
Curb Weight	4079 lb.	2608 lb.	1471 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.6 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	50.5 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.1 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	53.3 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	51.4 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	36.2 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	12.5 ft³	10.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	12.5 ft³	42.2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review

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