Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison Overview

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

Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

50.91 Lakh

51.80 Lakh

EMI

₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Volkswagen Golf GTI Colours

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Bootspace

380 litres

425 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

43 litres

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Frunk Storage

—

Idle Start/Stop

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.9 seconds

8.9 seconds

Top Speed

250 kmph

210 kmph

Mileage (ARAI)

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17.4 kmpl

Engine Type

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

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Regenerative Braking

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Transmission

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

Battery Charging

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Max Motor Performance

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Acceleration

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AC Regular Charging

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Engine

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

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

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Range

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Drivetrain

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FWD

Electric Motor

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DC Fast Charging

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Alternate Fuel

City Mileage

—

Highway Mileage

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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8.9 seconds

Wheelbase

2627 mm

2729 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Length

4289 mm

4412 mm

Kerb Weight

1454 kg

1570 kg

Height

1471 mm

1616 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Ground Clearance

136 mm

183 mm

Width

1789 mm

1834 mm

Additional Steering Features

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.45 metres

5.7 metres

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

225 / 40 R18

235 / 50 R18

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

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

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Tyres

225 / 40 R18

235 / 50 R18

Tyres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Front Suspension

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

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

Four Wheel Steering

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Roof Rails

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

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Silver

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

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Dual Tone

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Artificial Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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)

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

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Interior Colours

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

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Airbags

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

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

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

High-beam Assist

Seat Belt Warning

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Lane Departure Warning

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One Touch Down

Driver

All

Power Windows Position

All

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

Driver

All

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

—

Electric Opening And Closing

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Defogger

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

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Metallic

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Exterior Door Handles

—

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

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Silver

ORVM Colour

—

Body Coloured

Power Windows

—

Front & Rear

AM/FM Radio

Infotainment Screen Size

12.9 inch

10.25 inch

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Speakers

Voice Command

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Wireless Charger

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Steering-mounted controls

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Subwoofer

—

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Internal Hard Drive

Tweeters

—

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

Gesture Control

—

Touchscreen Size

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10.25 inch

Smart Connectivity

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

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster

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Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Cup Holders Position

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Front & Second Row

Cooled Glovebox

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Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

—

Cup Holders

—

Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Air Purifier

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Front & Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Rear AC

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

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Automatic Parking

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Heater

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

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Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

—

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Co-Driver Only

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Cornering Headlights

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Hill Descent Control

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volkswagen Golf GTI

✓2.0L turbocharged engine with 262 hp
✓Improved infotainment responsiveness
✓Spacious interior with ample cargo space
✓Return of physical buttons on the steering wheel

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.