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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2007 Kia Rondo Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Kia Rondo | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 67.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4034 lb. | 3333 lb. | 701 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.6 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 41.6 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 38.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.3 | 31.7 ft3 | -8.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2011 | 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Rondo
| 2007 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
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