Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2023) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2023
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLA	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 401 hp@6500 369 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,629 mm	0 mm
Length	4,630 mm	4,493 mm	0 mm
Width	1,778 mm	1,816 mm	0 mm
Height	1,438 mm	1,427 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,585 kg	1,655 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	50 L	5 L
Headroom, Row 1	970 mm	935 mm	35 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,422 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,021 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	904 mm	930 mm	-26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,351 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	688 mm	894 mm	-206 mm
Total Legroom	1,709 mm (over 2 rows)	1,941 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	371 L	309 L	62 L

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.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3.

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