The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 37,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 8.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 CDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
67
71.2
80.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
67 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 220 CDI
3355 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.86 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 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 BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
560 mi
706 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 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
