Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is priced at ₹51.80 Lakh, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 comes with 1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Volkswagen Golf GTI
Engine Capacity	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

51.80 Lakh

50.91 Lakh

EMI

₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

Volkswagen Golf GTI Colours

Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

43 litres

45 litres

Bootspace

425 litres

380 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Tank Capacity

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

210 kmph

250 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

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Driving Range

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Engine

1332 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

8.9 seconds

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Electric Motor

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Drivetrain

FWD

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AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

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2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

—

Range

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Highway Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

17.4 kmpl

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

8.9 seconds

5.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Idle Start/Stop

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Regenerative Braking

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Acceleration

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Ground Clearance

183 mm

136 mm

Kerb Weight

1570 kg

1454 kg

Length

4412 mm

4289 mm

Wheelbase

2729 mm

2627 mm

Width

1834 mm

1789 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1616 mm

1471 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Minimum Turning Radius

5.7 metres

5.45 metres

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Front Tyres

235 / 50 R18

225 / 40 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

235 / 50 R18

225 / 40 R18

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

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Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Additional Steering Features

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Tyres

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Steering

—

Rub-strips

Silver

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Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interior Colours

Black, Macchiato Beige / Black With Optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Seat Upholstery

Artificial Leather

Fabric + Leatherette

Interiors

Dual Tone

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Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Ventilated Seat Type

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Heated

Ventilated Seats

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Front Only

Lane Departure Prevention

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Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

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Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

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Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

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One Touch Down

All

Driver

One Touch Up

All

Driver

Rear Defogger

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Silver

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ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Scuff Plates

Metallic

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Power Windows

Front & Rear

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Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Display

Touch-screen Display

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Head Unit Size

—

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Infotainment Screen Size

10.25 inch

12.9 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

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Touchscreen Size

10.25 inch

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Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

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AM/FM Radio

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Subwoofer

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Tweeters

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

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Instrument Cluster

Digital

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Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Indicator

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Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

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Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

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Cup Holders

Front & Rear

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Cooled Glovebox

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Sunglass Holder

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Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

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Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

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Air Purifier

Parking Assist

Automatic Parking

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

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Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - Internal Only

Third Row AC Zone

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Umbrella Storage in Door

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Cornering Headlights

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

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Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

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Glovebox Lamp

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Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Ambient Interior Count

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

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Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA

✓Refined petrol and powerful diesel engine options with advanced efficiency technology.
✓Premium cabin with MBUX, dual 10.25-inch screens, ambient lighting, and high-quality materials.
✓Strong safety package with Active Brake Assist, knee airbag, and Car-to-X Communication.
✓Practical features like panoramic sunroof, memory seats, wireless charging, and a powered tailgate.
✓AMG Line variant offers sporty exterior and interior enhancements.