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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2011) vs. Kia Soul (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Kia Soul specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2011 2014  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK Kia Soul  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 101.2 in 7.3 in
Length 178.3 in 163.0 in 15.3 in
Width 72.4 in 70.9 in 1.5 in
Height 66.9 in 63.0 in 3.9 in
Curb Weight 4034 lb. 2714 lb. 1320 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 14.2 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.5 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 53.2 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 40.9 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.5 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 54.7 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 49.3 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 39.1 in -4 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) -3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 24.2 ft3 -0.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 61.3 ft3 -6.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul

2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul

2014 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
2014 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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