The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
€ 31,500

€ 32,000

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 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
176.6
106.3
174.2
176.6 in
Length
174.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.03 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 180 d
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
20.62 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
521 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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