Honda HR-V vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HondaHR-V | Mercedes-BenzGLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 129 bhp | 134 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 10.6 s | 10 s (better) |
| Top speed | 105 mph | 124 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, 107 PS (79 kW), with Honda's i-MMD two-motor hybrid system; electric drive motor 131 PS (96 kW), the figure used for power here (bhp converted from kW); 0–62 mph in 10.6 s (Elegance) or 10.7 s (other grades) | 1,332 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 100 kW (136 hp), with a 10 kW mild-hybrid motor; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figure |
| Torque | 253 Nm (electric motor); 131 Nm (petrol engine) | 230 Nm |
| Gearbox | Automatic (eCVT), with paddles to adjust regenerative braking | 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 52.3 mpg (better) | 42.9 mpg |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 52.3 mpg (5.4 l/100 km) on all grades | 42.9 mpg (WLTP combined) |
| CO2 emissions | 122 g/km (WLTP combined) | 148 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 319 litres | 425 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,412 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Weight | From 1,381 kg | From 1,588 kg |
| Boot | 319 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up; 971 litres to the window or 1,289 litres to the roof with them folded; 60/40 split Magic Seats | 425 litres |
| Towing | – | 1,600 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,355 mm long, 1,790 mm wide (2,028 mm including mirrors), 1,582 mm high; 2,610 mm wheelbase; 11.3 m turning circle; 188 mm ground clearance; kerb weight 1,381–1,416 kg | 4,412 mm long, 1,834 mm wide without mirrors (2,020 mm with), 1,616 mm high; 11.4 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,588 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Honda CONNECT 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, DAB, Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto; 7-inch driver's display | – |
| Driver assistance | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control with low-speed following, Traffic Jam Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Traffic Sign Recognition, driver monitoring camera; blind spot information with cross traffic monitor from Advance | – |
