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Volkswagen T-Cross · Facelift 2023 1.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 200d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen T-Cross · Facelift 2023

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI

Quickest 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fastest top speed
210 km/h
130 mph Unrestricted
200 km/h
124 mph Restricted
Most powerful
150 hp
112 kW
Lightest
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
Best power-to-weight
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Largest trunk
455 L
Best overall score
55/100
Best performance score
43/100
Best economy score
91/100
Best practicality score
81/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d

Highest torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Best estimated range
823 km
511 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power	150hp112kW	150hp112kW
Torque	250Nm184lb-ft	320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight	1,326kg2,923lb	1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight	1,800kg3,968lb	2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Calculated	205 km/h 127 mph
To 99% top speed	79.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated	90.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.4s	9.1s
0-200 km/h	49.3s Calculated	70.0s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.9s Calculated	8.6s Calculated
Fuel consumption	6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK	6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile	16.1s Calculated	16.6s Calculated
Power-to-weight	113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated	91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton Calculated	195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	667km414mi Calculated	823km511mi Calculated
Displacement	1,498cc91cu in	1,950cc119cu in
Length	4,127mm162in	4,412mm174in
Width	1,760mm69in	1,834mm72in
Height	1,573mm62in	1,616mm64in
Wheelbase	2,551mm100in	2,729mm107in
Front track	1,536mm60in	1,605mm63in
Rear track	1,516mm60in	1,606mm63in
Ground clearance	-	143mm6in
Trunk volume	455L	427L
Max trunk volume	1,281L	1,422L
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	40L	51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200dPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	-	1,500-3,500 rpm	3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	3,400-4,400 rpm	1,400-3,200 rpm	4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.9 s	8.6 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.4 s	9.1 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	49.3 s	70.0 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Likely limited	205 km/h 127 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.7 s	2.7 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	7.1 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.5 s	10.8 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.6 s	13.9 s
1/4 mile 402 m	16.1 s	16.6 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	143 km/h 89 mph	137 km/h 85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	150 hp 112 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	150 hp 112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	250 Nm 184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	320 Nm 236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	1,326 kg 2,923 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	1,640 kg 3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	205 km/h 127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	91 hp/t 68 kW/t 10.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	667 km 414 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	823 km 511 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	150 hp 112 kW	8.4 s	Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	150 hp 112 kW	9.1 s	205 km/h 127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.4 s
Top speed Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	455 L 16.1 cu ft
Length	4,127 mm 162.5 in
Height	1,573 mm 61.9 in

Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	9.1 s
Top speed 205 km/h 127 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	427 L 15.1 cu ft
Length	4,412 mm 173.7 in
Height	1,616 mm 63.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.4 s
Top speed Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph

6.0 L/100 km

39.2 mpg US

47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	9.1 s
Top speed 205 km/h 127 mph

6.2 L/100 km

37.9 mpg US

45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK	8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK	9.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI	113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp	6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d	91 hp/t 68 kW/t 10.9 kg/hp	6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI

Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d

Power

150 hp

112 kW

150 hp

112 kW

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb-ft

320 Nm

236 lb-ft

Acceleration

8.4 s

9.1 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

210 km/h130 mph

Restricted

200 km/h124 mph

205 km/h

127 mph

Lightness

1,326 kg

2,923 lb

1,640 kg

3,616 lb

Fuel consumption

6.0 L/100 km

39.2 mpg US

47.1 mpg UK

6.2 L/100 km

37.9 mpg US

45.6 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	455 L 16.1 cu ft
Length	4,127 mm 162.5 in
Height	1,573 mm 61.9 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	427 L 15.1 cu ft
Length	4,412 mm 173.7 in
Height	1,616 mm 63.6 in

Range score

667 km

414 mi

823 km

511 mi

Trunk score

455 L

16.1 cu ft

427 L

15.1 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

113 hp/t

84 kW/t

8.8 kg/hp

91 hp/t

68 kW/t

10.9 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI	Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d
Consumption	6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK	6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	10.50 LC100 km	10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	16.90 LC100 mi	17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	900 L238 US gal198 UK gal	930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,575 LC/year	1,628 LC/year