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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 Hyundai Veloster specs.

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2012 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK Hyundai Veloster  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 104.3 in 4.2 in
Length 178.3 in 166.1 in 12.2 in
Width 74.3 in 70.5 in 3.8 in
Height 66.9 in 55.1 in 11.8 in
Curb Weight 4079 lb. 2584 lb. 1495 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 55.6 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 53.2 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 43.9 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 35.3 in 4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 54.0 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 52.6 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 31.7 in 3.4 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 15.5 ft3 7.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 34.7 ft3 20 ft3

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

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 Hyundai Veloster

2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review
 

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