Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Kia Sportage 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 382 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 14 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 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 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| 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. Kia Sportage 2010 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.64 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 | 10.58 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.22 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 8800 | |
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