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Compare Volkswagen GLI vs Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen GLI
2012 Volkswagen GLI
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$23,745
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Jetta
2024 Volkswagen Jetta
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$21,435
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 42 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³

Photos

Volkswagen GLI
2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Rear Angle View
2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Dashboard
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2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1700-5000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,124 lbs
2,895 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
34 MPG
City
22 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
42 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 Tons/yr
5.2 Tons/yr
EPA rating
6
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
319 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
478.5 miles
554.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.2 in
186.5 in
Height
57.2 in
57.7 in
Max Width
70 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.1 in
60.7 in
Rear Width
60.4 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
105.7 in
Ground Clearance
4.9 in
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.2 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
53 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.1 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.1 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.6 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
51.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.5 ft³
14.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.1 ft
36.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
225/45R17H
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire
225/45R17H
P205/60HR16

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Rising Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Titan Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Storm Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
Carefree Maintenance Program
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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