The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 19,100

€ 27,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57
70.9
80.9
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
56.4 in
104.3
169.7
106.3
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.02 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
CD
Generation
W176
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 180 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
818 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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