The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 44,800
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 44,800
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 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
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
72.4
82.6
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
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 CDI (14 - 15)
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
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
19.79 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CUA*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
583 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
131.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft