The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 37,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 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 220 CDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.06 %
General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 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 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
20.11 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
706 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
706 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 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).
90.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
