The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 20,600
€ 29,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
64.4
73
80.9
58.8
71
79.6
73 in
Width
71 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.4 in
Height
58.8 in
103.9
174.8
106.3
174.2
174.8 in
Length
174.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
SL
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
108 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
