Compare Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Tiguan R-Line vs GLA Features

• Safety

  Airbags	9 Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning	-
  Automatic Emergency Braking	-
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Anti-theft Alarm	-
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt	-
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light	-
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	-	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
  Clock	-	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder	-
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car	-
  Vehicle Status on App	-
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app	-
  Remote AC Control Via app	-
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app	-
  Emergency Call	-
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates	-
  Alexa Compatibility	-
  Geo-Fence	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System	-
  Voice Command Support	-
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	8	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility	-
  MP3 Playback	-

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode	Adaptive
  Steering Adjustment	-	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row		-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Co-Driver (with light)
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	-	Electronic - All
  Cigarette Lighter	-
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats	-
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat	-

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution	-
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)	-
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	-	Artificial Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	-	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	-	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest	-
  Armrest for Rear Seat	-
  Lumbar / Back Support	-	Driver Only
  Headrests	-	Front & Rear
  Adjustable Head-rests	-	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	-	Flat
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	-	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	-	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper	-
  Rear Glass Defogger	-
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	-	Silver
  Doot Sill Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM	-
  Boot / Dikki Opener	-	Hands-Free

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights	-
  Headlight Height Adjuster	-
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	Halogen	LED
  Tail Light	-	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	-	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	-	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim
  Lights inside Cabin	-	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
  Cup Holders	-	Front & Second Row
  Light inside Glove Box	-
  Storage in Driver Armrest	-
  Pockets inside Door	-	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back	-
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	-	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers	-

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe	-
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails
  Rub - Strips	-	Silver

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	-	8
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Not Applicable

Tiguan R-Line vs GLA Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	210
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	8.9
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	12.58	-
  Mileage - User Reported	12.4	15
  E20 Compatibility	E20	E20
  Driving Range (km)	755	-
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	-	Yes
  Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2 L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
  Others	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.7
  Suspension - Front	Independent wheel suspension with coil spring & McPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Independent wheel suspension by four-link axle	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
  Wheels Type	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18
  Spare Wheel	-	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	652	425
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60	43
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	4539	4412
  Width (mm)	1859	1834
  Height (mm)	1656	1616
  Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2729
  Ground Clearance (mm)	176	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1758	1570
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5

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Tiguan R-Line vs GLA User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior
	-	5 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality