Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mercedes Benz Gla

Autocar India
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

R Line 2.0 Turbo Petrol

45.73 lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes Benz Gla

220d 4Matic Diesel AMG Line

55.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1950 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

204hp at 4500-6000 rpm
190hp at 3800rpm

Max Engine Torque

320Nm at 1500-4400 rpm
400Nm at 1600-2600rpm

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
8

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

12.58 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Auto Start/Stop

0-100kph

7.11 s
7.4 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

4.15 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

5.32 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

5.85 m

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Trailing Arm

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

19 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

255/45 R19
235/50 R19

Rear Tyre Size

255/45 R19
235/50 R19

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4539 mm
4436 mm

Width

1859 mm
1834 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1656 mm
1611 mm

Wheelbase

2680 mm
2729 mm

Ground Clearance

176 mm

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

1758 kg
1595 kg

Boot Capacity

652-1650 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Bottle Holder in Doors

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Glove Box

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

3-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Front Seatback Pockets

Trunk Light

Cabin Boot Access

Cup Holders

Driver Armrest Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Rear Reading Lamp

Powered Tailgate

Vanity Mirror

Safety

Airbags

9
7

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Driver Airbag

Euro NCAP Rating

5

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

Side Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Avoidance

Dashcam

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Scuff Plates

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Rub Strips

Spoiler

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Cornering Headlights

Wheel Arch Cladding

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette and Alcantara

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

40:20:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Shift Indicator

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

8
6

Second Row USB port

Type C

Front USB port

Type C

CD Player

Branded Music System

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

15-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

SOS Button

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Remote AC On / Off via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Check Vehicle Status via App