The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 31,400

€ 39,300

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 CDI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 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 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.81 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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 3400 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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 CDI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
514 mi
Range
710 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
710 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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