The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,700

€ 28,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.4 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 160 CDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 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 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.6 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
CD
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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