The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 29,700

€ 39,400

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
174.2
176.4 in
Length
174.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.09 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
QL
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
507 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
507 mi
565 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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