The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 32,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 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 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 d
A1
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DGT*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
▶ REPLAY
27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
27.21 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
777 mi
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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