Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GLA. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| 920 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine Mercedes GLA 2013 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes GLA 2013 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is larger. Volkswagen Tiguan and Mercedes GLA are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Tiguan has 49 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 20 400 | |
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