Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 182.3 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.6 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3494 lb. | -32 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 38.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 27.1 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA.