Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 108.5 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 178.3 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 66.9 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2856 lb. | 4034 lb. | -1178 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.2 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.4 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 52.5 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.1 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2010 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |