The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
€ 25,700

€ 31,800

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
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 OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.91 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
A1
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.37 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.11 lb/hp
26.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
555 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
555 mi
555 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
106.1 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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