Subaru WRX (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru WRX and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.
2016 Subaru WRX and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year |
2016 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Subaru WRX |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
104.3 in |
121.1 in |
-16.8 in |
| Length |
180.9 in |
200.6 in |
-19.7 in |
| Width |
70.7 in |
76.0 in |
-5.3 in |
| Height |
58.1 in |
72.4 in |
-14.3 in |
| Curb Weight |
3267 lb. |
5346 lb. |
-2079 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
15.9 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
-10.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.8 in |
40.1 in |
-0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.6 in |
58.3 in |
-2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
52.2 in |
0.0 in |
52.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.3 in |
40.3 in |
3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.1 in |
40.6 in |
-3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.2 in |
58.9 in |
-4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.1 in |
0.0 in |
53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.4 in |
39.5 in |
-4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
38.2 in |
-38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
50.5 in |
-50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
34.2 in |
-34.2 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.7 in (over 2 rows) |
114 in (over 3 rows) |
-35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
12.0 ft3 |
14.3 ft3 |
-2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
12.0 |
43.8 ft3 |
-31.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
12.0 ft3 |
83.3 ft3 |
-71.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX
| 2015 |
The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark.
If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX.
see full Subaru WRX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX
| 2016 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs.
see full Subaru WRX review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2013 |
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference.
The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped.
Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me.
see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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