Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Tiguan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA and Volkswagen Tiguan are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 49 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 10 000 | |
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