Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 171.9 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 69.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 61.4 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 2865 lb. | 397 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.3 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 52.6 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 36.2 in | -9.1 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -10.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -48.4 ft3 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA.
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |