The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)

€ 28,200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 39,700
 Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 220 d
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
72.4
82.6
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.3 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
105.4
176.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
176.6 in
Length
173.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)

General

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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 ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DJV*
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 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
175 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 d

Performance

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d

▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.2 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
41 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
621 mi
725 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft