The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
€ 30,600
€ 37,100
€ 30,600
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 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 220.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
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 220
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DJV*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes GLA 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
124 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 ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.32 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
591 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1415 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
