Carlos Compact C.1 Full vs QiO Long CLA
Carlos Compact C.1 Full and QiO Long CLA are both Longtail models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Compact C.1 Full | Long CLA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Longtail | Longtail |
| Motor | Brose Drive T | Bosch Cargo Line Smart |
| Price | €5,000 | €5,100 |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 85 Nm (Better value) |
| Battery | 522 Wh | 800 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 41 km | 63 km (Better value) |
| Payload | 65 kg | 80 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 205 kg | 200 kg |
| Bike weight | 35 kg | — |
| Length | — | — |
| Max. children | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | Belt drive | Belt drive |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, hydraulisch Scheibenbremse | Magura LOUISE, 4-Kolben, Easy Link, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the QiO Long CLA if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (85 Nm vs 70 Nm torque)
- you need more range from a bigger battery (800 Wh vs 522 Wh)
- you ride long distances (63 km vs 41 km estimated range)
- you haul heavy cargo (80 kg vs 65 kg payload)