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Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 200d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    9.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,616 kg
    3,563 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    93 hp/t
    69 kW/t
    10.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,616kg3,563lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.1s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
56.0s
Calculated
70.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.6s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
823km511mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,412mm174in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,676mm105in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
652L
427L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,422L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d3,400-4,400 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.1 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.0 s
70.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.6 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
210 km/h
130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
859 km
534 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
823 km
511 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
210 km/h
130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
9.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.1 s
9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
823 km
511 mi
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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