Mercedes A class 1998 vs Kia Pride 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Pride) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Kia Pride is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 13 HP less power than Kia Pride, but torque is 25 NM more than Kia Pride. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Pride, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Kia Pride, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 185 litres more trunk space than the Kia Pride. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Pride, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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