Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 vs Kia Ceed JD: size comparison
- Length Ceed JD 18 mm0.7 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Ceed JD 53 mm2 in taller
- Boot Ceed JD 39 L1.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The A-Class W176 is 18 mm0.7 in shorter, the same width and 53 mm2 in lower than the Ceed JD. Its wheelbase is 49 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | A-Class W176 | Ceed JD | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,292 mm14 ft 1 in14 ft 1 in4,292 mm | 4,310 mm14 ft 2 in14 ft 2 in4,310 mm | −18 mm−0.7 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,780 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,780 mm | 1,780 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,780 mm | Same |
| Height | 1,417 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,417 mm | 1,470 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,470 mm | −53 mm−2 in −3.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | +49 mm+2 in +1.8% |
| Footprint | 7.64 m²82.2 sq ft82.2 sq ft7.64 m² | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | −0.03 m²−0.3 sq ft −0.4% |
| Boot | 341 L12.0 cu ft12.0 cu ft341 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | −39 L−1.4 cu ft −10.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,370–1,485 kg3,020–3,274 lb3,020–3,274 lb1,370–1,485 kg | 1,254 kg2,765 lb2,765 lb1,254 kg | +116 kg+256 lb +9.3% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
A-Class W176
- Single garage
- Fits 1,208 mm4 ft 0 in to spare in length, 610 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 708 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 360 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Ceed JD
- Single garage
- Fits 1,190 mm3 ft 11 in to spare in length, 610 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 690 mm2 ft 3 in to spare in length, 360 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 or the Kia Ceed JD?
The Kia Ceed JD is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A-Class W176 is 18 mm shorter, the same width and 53 mm lower than the Ceed JD. Its wheelbase is 49 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 and the Kia Ceed JD fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 fits with room to open the doors (1,208 mm to spare in length, 610 mm each side). The Kia Ceed JD fits with room to open the doors (1,190 mm to spare in length, 610 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Kia Ceed JD: 380 L against 341 L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
