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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013-2016 Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017-2020
Spec height1 56.6 in 2
1 57.1 in Spec height1
 + 0.51 in
1 + 0.83 in
2 70 in Spec width2
+ 3.7 in 1 73.7 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Arteon
fastback
Gen. 1 | 2017 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 20″ Quality
Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013 - 2016
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Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2013 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017 is 3.7 in wider and 0.51 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013. It has 0.8 in more ground clearance and offers 15% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Subcompact
191.4 in
+9.1
Length
182.3 in
73.7 in
+3.7
Width2
70 in
83.74 in
+3.74
Width incl. mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
+0.5
Height1
56.6 in
111.6 in
+5.3
Wheelbase
106.3 in
5.4 in
+0.8
Ground clearance3
4.6 in
3315.7 lbs
+6%
Weight4,6
3152.6 lbs
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Seats max.
5
19.9 cu ft
+14%
Cargo volume EU4
17.5 cu ft
55 cu ft
+16%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
47.8 cu ft
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Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 35325
+19%
Price EU7
€ 29810
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Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
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