The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 30,600
€ 32,500
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 TSI 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 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
66.4
71.2
80.4
58.8
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
102.5
174.3
106.3
173.9
174.3 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
13.94 %
General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CCZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
208 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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17.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
17.73 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
468 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
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 TSI
161.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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
