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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) vs. Audi A3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2008 Audi A3 specs.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2015 2008  
Model Mercedes-Benz CLA Audi A3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.5 in 4.8 in
Length 182.3 in 168.7 in 13.6 in
Width 70.0 in 69.5 in 0.5 in
Height 56.6 in 56.0 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 3262 lb. 3263 lb. -1 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.0 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 54.3 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.9 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.2 in 52.8 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 27.1 in 34.8 in -7.7 in
Total Legroom 67.3 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) -8.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.1 ft3 13.1 ft3 0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.1 ft3 54.6 ft3 -41.5 ft3

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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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2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review
 
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