The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)
€ 31,600
€ 34,700
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 250.
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.43 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.09 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
591 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
591 mi
501 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
