The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
€ 31,600
€ 31,800
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
66.4
71.2
80.4
58.8
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
102.5
175.5
106.3
174.2
175.5 in
Length
174.2 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
14.79 %
General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.37 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
26.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
603 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
555 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
