Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

2014–2020 vs 2016–2024 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: GLA X156 4,441 mm, Tiguan II (AD1) 4,528 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: GLA X156 421 l, Tiguan II (AD1) 615 l.
Lowest consumption: GLA X156 4 l/100 km, Tiguan II (AD1) 1.9 l/100 km.
Power: GLA X156 80–280 kW, Tiguan II (AD1) 92–235 kW.
Standard equipment: GLA X156 27 items (Base), Tiguan II (AD1) 32 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: GLA X156 from €10,600 (1 listing); no Tiguan II (AD1) is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–2020 · 10 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €10,600 →

Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)2016–2024 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–20201 listing · from €10,600	Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)2016–2024no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,417 mm–4,441 mm	Length4,486 mm–4,528 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm–1,812 mm	Width1,839 mm–1,859 mm
Height	Height1,484 mm–1,505 mm	Height1,658 mm–1,673 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,699 mm	Wheelbase2,681 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance152 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance185 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume421 l	Trunk volume476 l–615 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–56 l	Fuel tank45 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2020	Production years2016–2024
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)	Power92–235 kW (125–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · GLA 180 CDI	Lowest consumption1.9 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid 245
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 2.0 TSI R 320 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim32 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim44 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,600	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

Length: Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1) 4,528 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,441 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,681 vs 2,699 mm. Boot: 615 vs 421 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 uses 4 l/100 km (GLA 180 CDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1) 1.9 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid 245).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 makes 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG GLA 45 4MATIC); the strongest Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1) 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R 320 4Motion).

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