The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)

€ 44,800
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 31,200
 Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
72.4
82.6
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
105.4
176.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
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
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.06 %
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)

General

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUA*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180

Performance

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

▶ REPLAY
16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.37 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
16.7 lb/hp
26.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
583 mi
565 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
131.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft