The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 32,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
64.4
73
82.1
58.8
71
79.6
73 in
Width
71 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.4 in
Height
58.8 in
105.1
176.4
106.3
173.9
176.4 in
Length
173.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.97 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
QL
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four 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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
23.69 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
797 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
575 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
80.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
