Volkswagen T-Roc vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Volkswagen T-Roc

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc reads as a compact family all-rounder with a practical 5-seat layout, useful 445 L cargo space, and 5.8 combined consumption. It offers good value in its segment and favors everyday usability and safety over premium flair or hardcore performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety150 hp

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 suits buyers prioritizing efficiency and sensible family-compact usability over performance. It offers good value in its segment with low fuel consumption and strong safety and reliability signals.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 71 / 69

City 51 / 50

Budget / value 68 / 65

Road trip 51 / 50

Performance 22 / 28

Cargo 32 / 28

Practical 53 / 53

Premium 23 / 45

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen T-Roc · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen T-Roc Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

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Pros & cons

Volkswagen T-Roc

Efficient for its class, with 5.8 combined consumption
Practical for families: 5 seats and a 445 L trunk
Good value in its segment at around 26,500
Strong safety emphasis indicated by its ranking signals
Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want something sharper
Petrol-only powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking hybrid or EV options
Compact family dimensions may feel small if you need maximum space
Not positioned as a premium model with upscale trimmings

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
Good value in its segment at an indicated 35,000 price point
Five seats suit small-family and daily-use needs
Safety and reliability rank strongly in our signals
Modest pace: 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s and 136 hp won’t please performance-focused drivers
370-liter trunk limits cargo-heavy or bulky-item hauling
Petrol-only powertrain; no hybrid or electric option
Price may exceed very tight compact-car budgets

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen T-Roc if…

Lower entry price

Volkswagen T-Roc starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Volkswagen T-Roc

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Verdict

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