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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volvo C30 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2013 Volvo C30 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2013 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 2,639 mm 2,756 mm 0 mm
Length 4,252 mm 4,529 mm 0 mm
Width 1,783 mm 1,887 mm 0 mm
Height 1,448 mm 1,699 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,457 kg 1,782 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 66 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,011 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,361 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 925 mm 1,008 mm 924 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,194 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,054 mm 1,334 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 861 mm 892 mm -31 mm
Total Legroom 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 365 L 660 L -295 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 572 L 1,549 L 571 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volvo C30

2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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