The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 35,800

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 250.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
61.9
71.6
78.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.6 in
Width
71 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
61.9 in
Height
58.8 in
102
166.7
106.3
173.9
166.7 in
Length
173.9 in
102 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.6 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
A1
Generation
X156
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
19.81 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
545 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
586 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
108 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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