Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Hyundai Veloster | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,649 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,219 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 1,215 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 50 L | 45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 897 mm | -896 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 805 mm | 114 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 439 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 983 L | -981 L |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |