Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Overview | |
Years produced2012-2013 | Years produced1984-1992 |
MSRP$44,090 | MSRP$31,295 |
Average price$34,146 | Average price$23,746 |
Listings554 | Listings405 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryVolkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in North America, but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it. | |
Reviews SummaryIn a perfect world, every driving enthusiast could afford the car of their dreams. In reality, where mortgage or rent payments are due, you’ve got kids to shuttle, and you need enough cargo space to carry groceries, bulk-packaged toilet paper, and road-trip luggage, it can seem as though no car can possibly satisfy your practical requirements and put a smile on your face at the same time. We have good news! The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is just such a car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3481 lbs | Curb Weight3272 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.9 in |
Length168.9 in | Length186.9 in |
Width70.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase105.6 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2012-2013 | 1984-1992 |
MSRP | $44,090 | $31,295 |
Average price | $34,146 | $23,746 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in North America, but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it. | In a perfect world, every driving enthusiast could afford the car of their dreams. In reality, where mortgage or rent payments are due, you’ve got kids to shuttle, and you need enough cargo space to carry groceries, bulk-packaged toilet paper, and road-trip luggage, it can seem as though no car can possibly satisfy your practical requirements and put a smile on your face at the same time. We have good news! The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is just such a car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3481 lbs | 3272 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 186.9 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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