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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 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 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 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: | 4.43 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 20 400 | |
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