The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 30,700
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
71.2
80.4
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
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 DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
102.5
174.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
174.3 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3673 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.56 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)

General

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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 DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

 REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
26.62 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 DPF
148.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 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