The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc R 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 44,100

€ 29,700

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 R is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
61.5
71.6
78.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.6 in
Width
71 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
61.5 in
Height
58.8 in
102
167
106.3
174.2
167 in
Length
174.2 in
102 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.43 %

General
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
A1
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DNU*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW T-Roc R
296 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW T-Roc R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
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11.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW T-Roc R
11.73 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW T-Roc R
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
545 mi
VW T-Roc R
455 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
108 kWh
VW T-Roc R
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc R
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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