The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 39,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 d.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
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 d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.34 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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 d
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 3600 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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 d
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
20.11 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
565 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
565 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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).
113.1 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








36.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft