The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 33,200

€ 29,700

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
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
174.2
176.6 in
Length
174.2 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGV*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
178 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
19.94 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
525 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
134.5 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft











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