The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 27,200
€ 32,100
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.16 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CTH*
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
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24.15 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
473 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
473 mi
723 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
159.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
