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Volkswagen T-Roc R
Car A
Volkswagen T-Roc R
The Volkswagen T-Roc R blends brisk performance with compact family practicality for city use and road trips. Its 300 hp and 445-liter trunk stand out, while the 8.4 combined consumption and a price around 45,000 may give pause.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety300 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
The GLA 250 4MATIC is an efficient AWD compact that blends family practicality with brisk acceleration. If you want space for five, a usable 435 L trunk, and good value in its segment, it’s a well-rounded pick.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.4 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 70
City 44 / 48
Budget / value 41 / 61
Road trip 51 / 56
Performance 28 / 32
Cargo 32 / 32
Practical 38 / 52
Premium 30 / 47
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen T-Roc R · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen T-Roc R Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen T-Roc R

  • 300 hp and 4.9 s 0–100 km/h deliver confident passing and on-ramps
  • 445-liter trunk and five seats handle family gear and weekend luggage
  • Compact-family focus with versatility for city errands and longer trips
  • Safety ranks strongly in the signals, appealing to family buyers

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

  • Efficient for its class with a strong consumption ranking
  • AWD confidence for winter and road trips
  • Brisk 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s for easy passing and merging
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit family-compact duties

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen T-Roc R if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Volkswagen T-Roc R is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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