The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 32,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 180 CDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
64.3
72.4
82.6
58.8
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
105.4
176.6
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 180 CDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.88 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DJV*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.32 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
591 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1415 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
