Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.1 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: | 110 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kadjar engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1090 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLA 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Kadjar is larger. Renault Kadjar is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kadjar is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage capacity. Renault Kadjar has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 243 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`943 | 2`020 | |
| 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: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 23 600 | |
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