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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013-2016 Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017-2020
Spec height1 1.437 m 2
1 1.45 m Spec height1
 + 1.3 cm
1 + 2.1 cm
2 4.63 m Spec length
+ 23.2 cm 1 4.862 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Arteon
fastback
Gen. 1 | 2017 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 20″ Mirrored image 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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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017 is 23.2 cm longer and 1.3 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013. It has 2.1 cm more ground clearance and offers 15% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Subcompact
486.2 cm
+23.2
Length
463 cm
187.1 cm
+9.4
Width2
177.7 cm
212.7 cm
+9.5
Width incl. mirrors
203.2 cm
145 cm
+1.3
Height1
143.7 cm
283.5 cm
+13.6
Wheelbase
269.9 cm
13.8 cm
+2.1
Ground clearance3
11.7 cm
1504 kg
+6%
Weight4,6
1430 kg
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Seats max.
5
563 l
+14%
Cargo volume EU4
495 l
1557 l
+15%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1354 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 35325
+19%
Price EU7
€ 29810
$ --
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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