Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 71 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 8 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 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 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLA 2013 2.0 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 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 22 200 | |
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