The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 30,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 7.9 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1573
1819
1992
1494
1804
2022
1819 mm
Width
1804 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1573 mm
Height
1494 mm
2590
4234
2699
4417
4234 mm
Length
4417 mm
2590 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.25 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
A1
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 kg/bhp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
9.12 kg/bhp
13.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
52 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
43 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
575 mi
Range
777 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
421 L








1290 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L