Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
A compact five-seat diesel focused on low running costs for daily family and city duties. Not a performance pick, but its 4.0 L/100 km efficiency and usable 370 L trunk make sense at around 30,000.
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI
The Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI blends everyday family practicality with efficient running and usable performance. Best for commuters and small families who value low consumption and a useful trunk over premium extras or sportiness.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
59
/
71
City
54
/
51
Budget / value
54
/
66
Road trip
50
/
51
Performance
23
/
26
Cargo
28
/
32
Practical
42
/
54
Premium
43
/
23
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180d · Orange = Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
- Very low consumption (4.0 L/100 km) for commuting
- Five seats and a 370 L trunk suit small families and daily errands
- Adequate acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) for confident merging
- Strong safety standing in its class
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers avoiding diesel
- Not aimed at performance driving (116 hp focus on efficiency)
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for bulky gear or long trips
- Price near 30,000 may stretch tighter budgets
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, helping reduce running costs
- Strong diesel torque (340 Nm) aids relaxed motorway driving and overtakes
- Practical 445-liter trunk and five seats suit family duties
- Price of 29,000 offers good value in its segment
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking hybrid or electric options
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.6 s
- Only five seats; no third-row flexibility
- Focus isn’t on premium materials or luxury features
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 180d uses 4.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI if…
More power
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI puts out 150 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.