Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 116 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA and Skoda Octavia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 135 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`481 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 594 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 600 | |
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