Used 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Jetta GLI, so we've included reviews for other years of the Jetta GLI since its last redesign.
Silver sleeper
Sam, 05/27/2021
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fast, fun car for everyday driving. Got the Autobahn edition and love the safety, CarPlay, digital dashboard, ventilated seats, and practical utility. Lots of passenger and trunk space for a sedan. I live in FL and drive it to PA once a year. Get 38 MPG on the long trip. Also the seats are terrific over this long journey. I used to get a back ache along the way with the 3 series BMW I used to have. It also has a fabulous climate control system. It handles the hot humid weather easily. My biggest gripe is the lack of adjustment available for the front passenger seat. My wife hates riding in it, likes to drive it. The interior has some hard surfaces . VW could increase the appeal of this car with a few more touches. That said, I enjoy driving the car for trips long and short. It’s a bargain if you want a capable sports sedan.
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Fun to drive
Nate, 05/09/2019
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my first vw and I absolutely love it. Take it to the canyon and push the car as hard as you dare and it just hugs the curves.
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Nice GLI
D Troscinski, 06/03/2019
updated 06/08/2023
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
12 of 26 people found this review helpful
A test drive will tell you this is a roomy, driver's, performance sedan. My Biggest complaint is the poor audio quality of the Beats sound system. This Very low fidelity Scratchy nasally buzzy system should be Embarrassing for VW. Otherwise no issues so far. The DSG and drive modes give this car multiple personalities. 12/4/20 Besides listening critically to the Beats audio system carefully before you buy, listen to the noise if it has the Hankook tires. Also gauge the ride quality. You may want to upgrade the tire choice before or after you make the purchase. 6/7/21: 30,000 miles and no quality problems at all. 6/8/23: 2019 GLI, 64,000 miles with no quality or reliability problems at all.
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Super fun and sporty
Marzm1, 02/09/2020
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great sporty car. Just picked up a 2019 pure white S with the DSG. Car is awesome! I haven't really got on it as I'm still in the "break in" period (at 600 miles). I really everything about this car from it's looks to it's performance. I sold my 2007 FA5 Si back in 2012 and have been wanting to get back into a sporty sedan ever since. This VW feels so solid and is a step above the current Si in performance and looks. As far as reliability, well only time will tell. I did drop it down 1 star due to there only being 3 option choices. I chose the S for a few reasons. I didn't want the 35th because of the wheels and blacked out roof and side mirrors as I am 45yrs old and it looked for younger folks. The Autobahn was a little more and wasn't wanting black leather as I live in SoCal Inland Empire and the Summers here see quite a few 100+ degree days. I with there was an option for options lol. I would like to have added to sunroof to my S. I will be back to update in the years to come.
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Best thing for the money
SC, 11/12/2020
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Glad it has 3 pedals still. Overall, there’s not much to dislike at this price, so I will only list my gripes. It’s a pretty good car. - I’m a bit mad I paid all the extra money for the autobahn solely for the better stereo and nothing else and it sounds pretty terrible. -The headlights are rather poor and there’s no fog lights you can add either oe or aftermarket -The driver seat bottom doesn’t seem to quite align with the seat back just right. It’s not that uncomfortable, but I find myself having to throw my left leg over the bolster once I reach cruising speed for best comfort which I’ve never had to do in any car. I drive probably five cars a day on average. -Clutch travel is unnecessarily long and can make smooth driving take a little effort -Second gear rolling stops don’t go over well. Anything under 10mph in second it doesn’t like
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