| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Honda Insight | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 100.4 in | 26.2 in |
| Length | 203.1 in | 172.3 in | 30.8 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 66.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.2 in | 9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4960 lb. | 2723 lb. | 2237 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 52.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 35.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 50.4 in | 9.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 15.9 | 26.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
| 2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |