Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.7 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 161.1 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 67.9 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 59.0 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 2884 lb. | 378 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.8 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 49.3 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 33.5 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -14.1 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.