Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Fiat 500 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.6 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 139.6 in | 42.7 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 64.1 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 59.8 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 2366 lb. | 896 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 49.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 46.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 31.7 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
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.
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |