Kia Sportage 2014 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes GLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.49 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 143 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 20 400 | |
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