Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Overview | |
Years produced2012-2013 | Years produced1984-1992 |
MSRP$47,100 | MSRP$31,295 |
Listings776 | Listings1156 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the hotter of VW’s two hot hatchbacks, boasting more power than its Golf GTI platform mate, plus a standard all-wheel-drive system (AWD), known as 4Motion, and a commensurately higher base price that puts it in the same competitive set as the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla. The current-generation Golf R was launched as a 2022 model but gains a handful of small updates for 2025, including a new touchscreen infotainment system and two new styling packages. Verdict: It’s hard to fault the Golf R’s performance capabilities and everyday usability, but the same can be said of its GTI sibling. | |
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 328 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5850 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 328 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5850 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | 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 Weight3450 lbs | Curb Weight3355 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.9 in |
Length169.1 in | Length186.9 in |
Width81.6 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase105.6 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2012-2013 | 1984-1992 |
MSRP | $47,100 | $31,295 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the hotter of VW’s two hot hatchbacks, boasting more power than its Golf GTI platform mate, plus a standard all-wheel-drive system (AWD), known as 4Motion, and a commensurately higher base price that puts it in the same competitive set as the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla. The current-generation Golf R was launched as a 2022 model but gains a handful of small updates for 2025, including a new touchscreen infotainment system and two new styling packages. Verdict: It’s hard to fault the Golf R’s performance capabilities and everyday usability, but the same can be said of its GTI sibling. | 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 328 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5850 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 328 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5850 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 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 | 3450 lbs | 3355 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 169.1 in | 186.9 in |
Width | 81.6 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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