2024 Hyundai Venue vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai Venue

2024 Hyundai
Venue

MSRP*: $19,900 to $23,150
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $41,850 to $43,850
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MPG - City 29 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 MPG 32 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 31.9 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 121-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 121 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 159.1 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 69.7 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 34.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 than in the Hyundai Venue, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Venue and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Venue, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Hyundai Venue is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Venue is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Venue, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Handling
The Hyundai Venue has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Venue has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Venue has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Venue and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The Hyundai Venue has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.