Kia Soul (2008 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 164 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 183 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,170 kg. At 4,105 mm, the Kia Soul is 224 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Kia
Soul
2008 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 165 hp | 82 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 156 – 260 Nm | 140 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 11.9 s | 7.3 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 183 km/h | 166 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 4.9 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,105 mm | 3,881 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,360 kg | 1,125 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.