Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2008-2011) | Mercedes A (2004-2008) |
| Totals | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| Mark | Kia | Mercedes |
| Model | Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 | A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) |
| Year | 2008-2011 | 2004-2008 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | (3-5)/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1170 | 1165 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1770 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 177 | 188 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11 | 10.9 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 222/700 | 435/1995 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| Length | 4105 | 3840 |
| Width | 1785 | 1765 |
| Height | 1610 | 1595 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 | 2570 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1575 | 1555/1550 |
| Ground clearance | 164 | - |
| Engine specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1699 |
| Compression ratio | - | 11 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | - | 83х78.5 |
| Number of valves | 16 | - |
| Power, hp/rpm | 124/6300 | 116/5500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 156/4200 | 155/(3500-4000) |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual / CVT Autotronic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | несущий кузов с подрамниками, амортиз. стойки и треуг. поперечн.рычаги, стабилизатор поперечн. устойчивости, винтовые пружины, адаптир.телескоп.амортиз. |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions (Torsion beam) | несущий кузов с подрамниками, задний мост типа Де-Дион с рычажным механизмом Уатта, стабилизатор поперечн. устойчивости, винтовые пружины, адаптир.телескоп.амортиз. |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 225/45/18 | 185/65/15 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x112 ET46 d66,6
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Mercedes A (2004-2008) 1.7 (A170) × |
| City | - | 8.6 |
| Highway | - | 5.5 |
| Combined | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 48 | 54 |
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2008-2011) | Mercedes A (2004-2008) |
