The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 35,600

€ 32,700

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
64.7
72.4
82.6
58.8
71
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.7 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 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.15 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DFG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
24.92 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
665 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft











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