The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
€ 27,200
€ 29,000
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 180.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
66.4
71.2
80.4
58.8
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
102.5
174.3
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 180
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.94 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24.15 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
473 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
473 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
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).
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
159.2 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
