The Comparative Analysis :

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)

€ 24,800
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 37,100
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) Mercedes GLA 220
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

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 7.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
61.9
Blueprint VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18)
71.6
78.4
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18)
102
166.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
106.3
174.2
166.7 in
Length
174.2 in
102 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)

General

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
A1
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes GLA 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220

Performance

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220

 REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
20.11 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
536 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
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).
123.1 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft