The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 37,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
61.9
71.6
78.4
63.4
72.2
79.5
71.6 in
Width
72.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61.9 in
Height
63.4 in
102.1
166.7
107.4
173.6
166.7 in
Length
173.6 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
A1
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DAD*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 180 d
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.23 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.53 lb/hp
31.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
542 mi
Range
569 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
542 mi
569 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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