The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
€ 28,900

€ 37,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
67
71.2
80.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
67 in
Height
58.8 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
174.2
174.3 in
Length
174.2 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
3596 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.73 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
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 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Mercedes GLA 220
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.76 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
523 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
523 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
Environmental Impact
144 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
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Mercedes GLA 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft