Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 182.3 in | -8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.0 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 56.6 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3262 lb. | -217 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.0 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 27.1 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 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.