The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 20,400

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 is 7.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
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
174.2
102
166.7
174.2 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
X156
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DKR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
609 mi
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
VW T-Roc 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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