Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA and Volkswagen Tiguan have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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): | no data | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 9600 | |
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