The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 28,200
€ 41,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
64.3
72.4
82.6
63.4
72.2
79.5
72.4 in
Width
72.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
64.3 in
Height
63.4 in
105.4
176.6
107.4
173.6
176.6 in
Length
173.6 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5N
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
*DJV*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.2 lb/hp
19.04 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
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
621 mi
557 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).
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 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
