The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - ..)
€ 30,600

€ 31,800

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is 7.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
58.8
71
79.6
61.9
71.6
78.4
71 in
Width
71.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.8 in
Height
61.9 in
106.3
173.9
102.1
166.7
173.9 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.67 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
X156
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DKZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
187 hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
510 mi
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft