The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 30,600
€ 29,700
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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
58.8
71
79.6
64.7
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
174.2
105.4
176.6
174.2 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
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CZE*
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
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
23.39 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
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
574 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
