Kia Ceed 2012 vs Mercedes A class 2012

 
Kia Ceed
2012 - 2015
Mercedes A class
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 128 HP109 HP
Torque: 260 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds11.3 seconds
Kia Ceed engine produces 19 HP more power than Mercedes A class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.73.8
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km5.6 l/100km
By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1430 km in combined cycle1310 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway1510 km on highway
920 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaInstalled on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.31 m4.29 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.47 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres341 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1318 litres1157 litres
Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity.
Kia Ceed has 39 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 161 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8101`960
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Mercedes A class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 580012 400
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes A klase has
  • timing belt engine
  • fewer faults
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