Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mercedes A (2008-2012) | Kia Soul (2008-2011) |
| Totals | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| Mark | Mercedes | Kia |
| Model | A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) | Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 |
| Year | 2008-2012 | 2008-2011 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1240 | 1170 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1770 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 188 (183) | 177 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.9 (11.5) | 11 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.475 | 5.3 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 435/1370 | 222/700 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| Length | 3838 | 4105 |
| Width | 1764 | 1785 |
| Height | 1593 | 1610 |
| Wheelbase | 2568 | 2550 |
| Front/rear Track | 1556/1551 | 1570/1575 |
| Ground clearance | - | 164 |
| Engine specifications | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1699 | 1591 |
| Compression ratio | 11 | - |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 83x78.5 | - |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 116/5500 | 124/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 155/3500–4000 | 156/4200 |
| Transmission specifications | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / CVT Autotronic | 5-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions (Torsion beam) |
| Tire Size | 185/65/15 | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 225/45/18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET46 d66.6
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
|
| Brakes specifications | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mercedes A (2008-2012) 1.7 (A180) × | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × |
| City | 8.6 / 9 | - |
| Highway | 5.5 / 6 | - |
| Combined | 6.5 / 7 | 6.5 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 54 | 48 |
| Clear list | Mercedes A (2008-2012) | Kia Soul (2008-2011) |
