The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17)

€ 31,600
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
 Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180 d
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
71.2
80.4
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
102.5
175.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
175.5 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
14.49 %
Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17)

General

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CFG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d

Performance

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d

▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft