Among rivals in the shrinking sport compact car class, the Jetta GLI deftly balances athleticism and comfort in a fun-to-drive sedan that's surprisingly practical.

You’re talking about a 3700+ pound BMW with 248hp vs a 3200-3300 pound GLI with 228hp. VW has always been ahead of BMW on reliability and maintenance cost (I used to work on euros). BMW makes a bunch of boring luxury commuter cars unless you buy an M car.

Oct 15, 2023 · The GLI will feel faster in daily driving because of the gas pedal tuning, but the BMW gets a similar MPG (IRL) unless you put the pedal to the floor. If you put the pedal to the floor the BMW is noticeably faster.

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Torn between a MK7 GLI, Arteon and a used BMW 330i. I know the BMW would seem like a no brainer, but it didn’t do much for me. The Gli was far more playful and the Arteon a nicer space to be in. So what cars lost out when you went with the GLi?

Sep 4, 2024 · The GLI was thus a revelation—practical, polished, and exhibiting the dynamic sophistication of a BMW or Audi, albeit with a simpler, more economical interior.

Detailed specs and features for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI including dimensions, horsepower, engine, capacity, fuel economy, transmission, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.

Dec 18, 2024 · The ’25 Jetta GLI is the last USA-market Volkswagen to offer a manual transmission; a stick is no longer available in the Golf (GTI and R) and non-GLI Jettas. The Golf gets real buttons on the steering wheel for ’25, not sure about the Jetta.