Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.80 Lakh. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Golf GTI 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic vs GLA 200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Golf GTI	GLA
Price	Rs. 50.91 Lakh	Rs. 51.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1332 cc
Power	261 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 50.91 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 51.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		210
Mileage		User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent suspension with McPherson Struct	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Independent suspension by four-link axle	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.45	5.7
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R18	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 40 R18	235 / 50 R18
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
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)
Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Park Distance Control
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear (with Visual display)	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	4 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (30)	Multi-colour (64)
Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Power Windows	All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.9" Touch-screen Display	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	7 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wired + Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), DVD Playback	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Artificial Leather
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)
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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Grenadilla Black Metallic	Polar White
	Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect	Mountain Grey
	Moonstone Grey	Cosmos Black
	Kings Red Metallic	Iridium Silver
	Kings Red Metallic	Spectral Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

10 Ratings

4.6/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.5Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.2Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Without Taxes It Would Be A Fun Ride

With that headline, I meant to say that this car should be manufactured in India so that we can avoid unnecessary taxes and duties. Within the price range of 22-25 lacs, it would make a lot of sense.

Its superb car

Nice compact SUV for city and long drives. For city driving 7-8 kmpl and highway driving it’s giving 12-14 kmpl. The overall drive experience is smooth. Ambient lighting during the night gives a luxurious feel.

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3 Used Golf GTI

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326 Used GLA

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Golf GTI vs GLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.80 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Golf GTI is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Golf GTI compared to GLA?

For the 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Golf GTI produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque. For the 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Length Width Height	4289 mm * 1789 mm * 1471 mm	4412 mm * 1834 mm * 1616 mm
Ground Clearance	136 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2627	2729
Kerb Weight (kg)	1454	1570

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	380 L	425 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	43

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled, Slide Function
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage