Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Seat Ibiza
Key Differences
Longer cargo length with seats folded down in the CLA: The Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake offers a cargo length that is 14.6 in (+26%) longer than the SEAT Ibiza with the seats folded down. This means noticeably more space for long items like furniture parts, skis, or rolled carpets.
Significantly more cargo length with front seats upright in the CLA: With the front seats upright, the CLA is 15 in (+56%) longer than the Ibiza. For everyday situations where only the rear seats are used, the CLA thus provides significantly more usable cargo space.
Higher trunk opening on the Ibiza: The opening height of the SEAT Ibiza is 4.3 in (+15%) greater than that of the CLA. This makes it easier to load tall or bulky items that might be limited by height in the CLA.
Deeper cargo floor in the CLA: The depth of the trunk (from the loading edge to the floor) is 1.2 in (+16%) greater in the CLA. This improves the accommodation of stackable or low-lying items and increases the usable stacking height.
Impact on Usability
Practically, this means: The CLA Shooting Brake is superior when it comes to transport length and depth. Longer items can be accommodated more easily, and the slightly deeper cargo floor allows for more efficient stacking.
This makes the CLA more suitable for moves, craft use, or users who regularly transport long or many items.
The SEAT Ibiza scores with its opening height: Bulky, tall items can be more easily lifted in and out vertically. For shopping with tall boxes, plants, or trunk loads that are mainly limited in height, the Ibiza offers a practical advantage.
Smaller differences (under ~10%) such as the slightly higher loading edge of the CLA (+2.4 in / 9%) or the slightly larger minimum width in the CLA (+2.4 in / 6%) and the 0.4 in wider opening width on the Ibiza are less decisive in practice but can slightly affect loading for specific use cases (e.g., lifting vs. sliding, fitting wider items).
Conclusion: For regular transport of long or deeply stackable loads, the Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the more practical choice. For frequent loading of very tall or bulky items, the SEAT Ibiza can offer meaningful advantages due to its larger opening height.