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Volkswagen Jetta GLI Mk7

Mk7 (A7 / MQB)2019–presentCurrent

A GTI with a trunk — same EA888, same VAQ diff, less money.

26 reviewers · 49 videos · 10 hours watched

// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on fun to drive and daily drivability.

across 26 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Fun to drive
19 say · liveable

"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."

CarGurus · ▶ 8:59
1 say · critical

"It's just so cookie cutter and white bread that there's not a lot of soul to it."

Savagegeese · ▶ 12:28
Daily drivability
23 say · liveable

"The cabin is impressively quiet. There's a lot more insulation. It's a softer ride and it's great for long distance comfort."

Sleepy Garage · ▶ 10:50
1 say · critical

"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 · ▶ 1:47
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/526 of 26 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 · ▶ 2:34
// 02

Handling

4.0/525 of 26 reviewersstrong consensus

“The steering is really accurate the weighting is really nice it doesn't feel that artificial.”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 20:03

“It has a much sportier, dynamic feel to it. This comes with sport suspension... this is just generally more fun.”

positive · Motormouth · ▶ 2:10

“you can't fully disable stability control. So, in large yaw events... the brakes will freak out and start to grab front and rear brakes to straighten this car out.”

mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 6:07
// 03

Fun to drive

4.0/526 of 26 reviewerssplit

“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

“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

“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 · ▶ 5:18
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/525 of 26 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

“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 · ▶ 10:50

“I've always praised the Jetta GLI over the Civic SI for being a little bit more of an adult feeling automobile and not beating me up nearly as much on a back road.”

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 5:17
// 05

Value

4.5/525 of 26 reviewersconsensus

“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 · ▶ 11:26

“If you get the top trim you get more kit than you would in the GTI yeah and it's cheaper.”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 15:16

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EngineEA888 Gen3
Power228 hp
Torque258 lb-ft
TX6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
DiffVAQ electronically controlled front limited-slip
Manual✓ available