The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 32,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 CDI.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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 CDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %
General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
A1
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
20.11 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
797 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
