Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Kia Sportage 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 55 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 564 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 143 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Sportage is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 10 800 | |
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