Model Year | 2016 | 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 | 2,637 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,455 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 927 mm | 970 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 904 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 688 mm | 204 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 348 L | 371 L | -23 L |
2016 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 |
2016 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.