The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 40,700

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
175 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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 d
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
31.02 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
736 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
736 mi
725 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft











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