The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 30,600
€ 29,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
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
174.2
176.6 in
Length
174.2 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.87 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DJV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.32 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
591 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
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).
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1415 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
