The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 19,100

€ 28,700

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
57
70.9
80.9
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
104.3
169.7
107.4
174
169.7 in
Length
174 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.98 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
CD
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
586 mi
Range
668 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft