The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 24,200
€ 31,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
66.4
71.2
80.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
66.4 in
Height
58.8 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
173.9
174.3 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.1 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
27.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.37 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
27.78 lb/hp
26.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
612 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
612 mi
565 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
