The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 29,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 180.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
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 180
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
20.11 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
545 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
102.4 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
