Volkswagen Jetta GLI Mk7
A GTI with a trunk — same EA888, same VAQ diff, less money.
27 reviewers · 50 videos · 10 hours watched
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on fun to drive and daily drivability.
across 27 reviewers
"It's an exhaust that still produces a 10g fart, which... Ah, it invites you to accelerate even more, to enjoy what this machine delivers behind the wheel."
Daniel Chavarría · ▶ 14:43"It's just so cookie cutter and white bread that there's not a lot of soul to it."
Savagegeese · ▶ 12:28"no other car in the segment is as costing and calming as the gli"
Motor Illustrated · ▶ 17:28"I think it goes down too much and I really don't like it and no matter what I did to get comfortable... my knee definitely still hits"
TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:47Performance
4.0/527 of 27 reviewersstrong consensus“It's stronger than the GTI, man.”
positive · Backstage · ▶ 18:44“it's enough to actually throw you back in your seat”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:45“The engine for both the GLI trims is the familiar 2 liter TSI turbo which administers 258 pound-feet of torque.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 2:34Handling
4.0/526 of 27 reviewersstrong consensus“The steering is really accurate the weighting is really nice it doesn't feel that artificial.”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 20:03“one of the key things is the dynamic chassis control with the adaptive dampers that's what elevates this car above almost all others”
positive · Motor Illustrated · ▶ 10:17“the precision and the experience behind the wheel of this family sedan remain unchanged.”
positive · Daniel Chavarría · ▶ 15:03Fun to drive
4.0/527 of 27 reviewerssplit“It's an exhaust that still produces a 10g fart, which... Ah, it invites you to accelerate even more, to enjoy what this machine delivers behind the wheel.”
positive · Daniel Chavarría · ▶ 14:43“In short it is an absolute blast any driving enthusiast who's on a tight budget and needs the added practicality this car offers will not be disappointed in this choice.”
positive · CarGurus · ▶ 8:59“the way the shifter feels, the way the clutch feels is better than I think any other German car that I've ever driven before.”
positive · Neutral Reviews · ▶ 5:18Daily drivability
4.5/526 of 27 reviewerssplit“I think it goes down too much and I really don't like it and no matter what I did to get comfortable... my knee definitely still hits”
critical · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:47“no other car in the segment is as costing and calming as the gli”
positive · Motor Illustrated · ▶ 17:28“The cabin is impressively quiet. There's a lot more insulation. It's a softer ride and it's great for long distance comfort.”
positive · Sleepy Garage · ▶ 10:50Value
4.5/526 of 27 reviewersconsensus“in every other metric it's a bargain a super fun vehicle to drive and a comfortable one at that”
positive · Motor Illustrated · ▶ 13:12“This car is going to add up to be a screaming deal because the dynamic chassis control is included.”
positive · Motormouth · ▶ 2:25“if you're willing to trade some capability for Value the Jetta GLI is a stellar and commonly overlooked Choice”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 11:26Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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