The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA is one of the top-ranked cars in luxury small cars class, thanks to refined interior and fuel-efficient engines. Honda Civic is one of its close competitors, but Civic is criticized for its lackluster interior material quality. The comparison will give us more details about these two models.
Design & Style
The Honda Civic can seat up to 5 people in all body variants, including sedan, hatchback or coupe. The front seats feature plenty of space, but rear seats are disappointing. Taller passengers will find it tough to adjust at the back. Although the interior has a pretty solid build quality, the plastic surfaces do not help the overall sophistication.
The 5-seater Mercedes-Benz CLA has comfortable seats with decent support and standard synthetic leather upholstery. The legroom is above average and the headspace is good enough for a 6-foot tall person. The CLA feels classy and upscale, compared to other rivals. You have some amazing upgrades including authentic leather seats or black ash matte wood trim.
Technology & Safety
The 2019 Honda Civic falls short in terms of tech features. Amenities include 4-speakers, USB port, *Bluetooth® and a 5-inch display. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are not supported in the base model. The native interface is not intuitive. Civic comes standards with safety features including the Honda Sensing Package comprising of forwarding collision warning, road departure mitigation, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is blessed with an intuitive infotainment system that features a straightforward menu layout. For instant smartphone integration, you can go for the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay option. For safety, you have required essentials such as a rearview camera, and airbags, along with other advanced features including rain-sensing windshield wipers, active brake assist, driver drowsiness monitoring and automatic emergency braking.
Performance
The 2019 Honda Civic comes equipped with a 4-cylinder engine that can put out only 158 HP, which does an average job of moving the vehicle around. If you are looking to add some sportiness to your ride, consider the 2019 CLA for its 208-HP 4-cylinder engine that makes the car move with ease.
The Bottom Line
The 2019 version of Mercedez-Benz CLA continues the tradition of finishing near the top of compact car rankings. Irrespective of excellent driving dynamics, fuel efficiency, cargo space and interior quality, this car has something for everyone. So if you are in the market to get a hands-on luxury small car, there cannot be a better option than the 2019 CLA. Honda Civic, although available in three body styles, fails to impress with overall features.
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