Compare Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volkswagen Polo

GLA vs Polo Features

• Safety

  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets	2	1
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	Front
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	Front
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Halogen
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	LED	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	Halogen
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	-
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	8	4
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-

GLA vs Polo Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
  Top Speed	210	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	8.9	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17.4	18.78
  Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	1.0L MPI Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	75 bhp @ 6200 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 4000 rpm	95 Nm @ 3000 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.7	4.97
  Suspension - Front	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 50 R18	175 / 70 R14
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 50 R18	175 / 70 R14
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	425	295
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	43	45
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	4412	3971
  Width (mm)	2020	1682
  Height (mm)	1616	1469
  Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2469
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	165
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1570	1015
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5

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Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	4/5 114 Ratings 77 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.3 Exterior
	-	4.1 Interior
	-	4 Ride Quality