Pros:
- Lots of power
- Lots of fun to drive
- Lots of room for your family
Cons:
- Mediocre fuel economy
- Traction issues limit handling potential
- More expensive than its competitors
Who should buy the Volkswagen Jetta GLI:
Drivers who are racers at heart and have a family at home
Who should not buy the Volkswagen Jetta GLI:
Those looking for the ultimate in handling
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: Base, Fahrenheit
- Price range (including options): $24,750 - $32,324
- Test car model/price: Jetta GLI Fahrenheit, $28,895
- Base engine: 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder, 200 hp @ 5100 - 6000 RPM, 207 lb-ft @ 1800 - 5000 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed direct shift gearbox
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 23 MPG city/32 MPG highway (manual), 25/32 (DSG)
- Where built: Mexico
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: Rear-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, keyless entry, air conditioning, alloy wheels, 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, auto-leveling HID headlights, cruise control, "summer" performance tires
- Major options: Navigation system, satellite radio, sunroof, all-season tires
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 12 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Honda Civic Si sedan
- Mazdaspeed 3
- Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
- Subaru Impreza WRX
