Volvo C30 (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

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2009 Volvo C30 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Volvo C30	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	108.5 in	-4.6 in
Length	167.4 in	178.3 in	-10.9 in
Width	70.2 in	74.3 in	-4.1 in
Height	57.0 in	66.9 in	-9.9 in
Curb Weight	3201 lb.	3929 lb.	-728 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.4 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	55.2 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	53.2 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	39.7 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	55.4 in	-8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	52.5 in	-11 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	35.1 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	23.3 ft³	-10.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	54.7 ft³	-34.5 ft³

2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review

2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2013 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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