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Ford Focus (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Focus and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

2008 Ford Focus and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Ford Focus Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,614 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,445 mm 4,630 mm 0 mm
Width 1,694 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Height 1,488 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,190 kg 1,480 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 51 L 55 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 970 mm 26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,280 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 904 mm 69 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,293 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 917 mm 688 mm 229 mm
Total Legroom 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 391 L 371 L 20 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Focus

2008 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
2 door is easy to get in and out of. The leather seating option makes for a comfortable ride especially for such a small car. see full Ford Focus review
2007 4dr Wagon 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The first-generation Focus has great seats -- cushy, well-bolstered, and high off the floor. see full Ford Focus review
2007 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered how comfortable the front seats were for long road trips. They are contoured enough so I can lay the seat back, with a small pillow and take a nice long nap. This is probably highly subjective, but for us, the car seats have been just what we wanted. see full Ford Focus review
2007 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The front seat has more room than one would expect. I have yet to encounter someone who has not fit inside comfortably, despite their size. Being over 6ft tall, I drive daily without feeling cramped or enclosed. see full Ford Focus review
2007 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Ample room. see full Ford Focus review
2007 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room for a big guy like me. see full Ford Focus review
2007 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can drive for long distances without succuming to fatigue. see full Ford Focus review
2008 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Limited space for larger passengers. see full Ford Focus review
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Due to the lack of rear seat room, you must slide the front seats forward to prevent a child from kicking their feet on the back of the seats. Only a booster seat with the front seats forward will minimize this problem. see full Ford Focus review
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
No rear armrest. Only one cupholder. see full Ford Focus review
2007 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Not the best, but ok for a 2 door hatch. see full Ford Focus review
2007 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Another two inches of legroom sure would be nice. see full Ford Focus review
2007 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very average for its class. Not a place for grownups for long. see full Ford Focus review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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