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2006 Volvo V50 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 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 | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.5 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 178.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 66.9 in | -9.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 4079 lb. | -531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 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 | |
| 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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