Compare Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Golf GTI vs GLA Features

• Safety

  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)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Anti-theft Alarm	-
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage	-
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness	-
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear (with Visual display)	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Automatic Parking
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• 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
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support	Wired + Wireless
  Apple Car Play Support	Wired + Wireless
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wired + Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	7	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback	-

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode	Adaptive
  Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row		-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  Cigarette Lighter	-
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat	-

• Braking & Traction

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

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Artificial Leather
  Ventilated Seats	Front Row
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)
  Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	Cup Holder
  Lumbar / Back Support	-	Driver Only
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Adjustable Head-rests	-	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
  Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	All	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	Driver	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	Driver	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger	-
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
  Doot Sill Plates	-	Metallic
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	-	Hands-Free

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED,Halogen	LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails
  Rub - Strips		Silver

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Golf GTI vs GLA Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	210
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	5.9	8.9
  Mileage - User Reported	-	15
  E20 Compatibility	E20	E20
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	Yes
  Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspensions

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

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	380	425
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	43
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	4289	4412
  Width (mm)	1789	1834
  Height (mm)	1471	1616
  Wheelbase (mm)	2627	2729
  Ground Clearance (mm)	136	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1454	1570
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5

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Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior
	-	5 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality