The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 32,100

€ 37,000

€ 32,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 CDI.
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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
173.9
176.6 in
Length
173.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.45 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DGD*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
31.02 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
736 mi
706 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.6 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft











46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft