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2012 Subaru Forester and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,850 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 66 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,334 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 892 mm | 73 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 660 L | 289 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 1,549 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2014 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 |
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