Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Kia XCeed 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia XCeed is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia XCeed, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Kia XCeed. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia XCeed 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes GLA 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLA is 3 cm longer than the Kia XCeed, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1332 litres | |
| Mercedes GLA has 41 litres more trunk space than the Kia XCeed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia XCeed (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.2 metres more than that of the Kia XCeed, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 21 000 | |
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