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 |
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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 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 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 |
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 |