The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 25,400

€ 30,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid is 2.4 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60.4
71.1
80.1
58.8
71
79.6
71.1 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.8 in
106.3
171.5
106.3
173.9
171.5 in
Length
173.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DE
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft