Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

2019–present vs 2018–present · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: CLA C118 4,688 mm, Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: CLA C118 505 l, Jetta VII (A7) 510 l.
Lowest consumption: CLA C118 1.4 l/100 km, Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km.
Power: CLA C118 85–310 kW, Jetta VII (A7) 110–170 kW.
Standard equipment: CLA C118 26 items (Base), Jetta VII (A7) 26 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz CLA C1182019–present · 12 engines · Base, Progressive, AMG Line, StyleSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–present · 6 engines · S, SE, SEL, SEL PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz CLA C1182019–presentno listings	Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,688 mm	Length4,702 mm
Width	Width1,830 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,424 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,729 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume395 l–505 l	Trunk volume510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,725 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l–51 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power85–310 kW (116–421 hp)	Power110–170 kW (150–231 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · CLA 250 e	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 1.5 TSI 160 AT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4 s · AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 TSI GLI DSG
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim26 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim27 · SEL
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Forward Collision Warning	Forward Collision Warning—	Forward Collision Warning✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Tyre Repair Kit	Tyre Repair Kit—	Tyre Repair Kit✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 4,688 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,729 mm. Boot: 510 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 uses 1.4 l/100 km (CLA 250 e); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km (1.5 TSI 160 AT).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 makes 310 kW (421 hp) (AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 170 kW (231 hp) (2.0 TSI GLI).

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