Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Mercedes GLA 2017
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kadjar engine produces 60 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2015 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 Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine Mercedes GLA 2017 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: | 4.45 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 | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Kadjar has 9 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. This could mean that the Renault Kadjar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 18 200 | |
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