The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)

€ 33,500
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,000
 Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 DSG (16 - 20)
72.4
82.6
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (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 DSG (16 - 20)
105.4
176.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
Mercedes GLA 180 (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180

Performance

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
736 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft