Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 106.3 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 182.3 in | -25.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.0 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 56.6 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 3494 lb. | -448 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 56.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 27.1 in | -27.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | -24.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice 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.