The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 30,600
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLA 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.87 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DJV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1415 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft