The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (17 - 19)
€ 27,200
€ 56,900
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
66.4
71.2
80.4
55.7
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
66.4 in
Height
55.7 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
175
174.3 in
Length
175 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.21 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
376 hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24.15 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
473 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
473 mi
470 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
159.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
