2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview | |
MSRP$24,945 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings209 | Listings86 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Tiguan is one of only two compact crossover SUV’s that currently offer third-row seating. (And the other is the hopelessly outdated Mitsubishi Outlander.) To fit the extra pair of surprisingly spacious seats, VW made the Tiguan much larger than average for its competitive set—which suits a vehicle that fills big shoes in VW dealerships. With five trim levels and prices that stretch from just under $26,000 to a bit over $40,000, the Tiguan is the German brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3757 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height66.3 in | Height63.5 in |
Length185.1 in | Length173.6 in |
Width72.4 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1124 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,945 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Volkswagen Tiguan is one of only two compact crossover SUV’s that currently offer third-row seating. (And the other is the hopelessly outdated Mitsubishi Outlander.) To fit the extra pair of surprisingly spacious seats, VW made the Tiguan much larger than average for its competitive set—which suits a vehicle that fills big shoes in VW dealerships. With five trim levels and prices that stretch from just under $26,000 to a bit over $40,000, the Tiguan is the German brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3757 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 66.3 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1124 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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