The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 26,100
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
€ 39,300
 Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 CDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
71.2
80.4
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
66.4 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
102.5
174.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
174.3 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.32 %
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI

Performance

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
710 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft