Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Seat Ateca 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes GLA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Ateca) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 475 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 231 HP more power than Seat Ateca, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Seat Ateca. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.4 | |
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The Seat Ateca is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLA consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ateca, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLA could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Ateca gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 9 cm longer than the Seat Ateca, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLA is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Seat Ateca has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 89 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ateca. This could mean that the Mercedes GLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1 metres more than that of the Seat Ateca, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 19 800 | |
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