2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

Name: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
Brand: Volkswagen

Price Range: $24,998 - $27,998

Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan Exterior

There's still a lot to like about the 2023 Jetta GLI. It's comfortable and spacious and includes plenty of standard creature comforts, in-car tech and driver aids. But if you're hoping the GLI would simply be a Golf GTI with a trunk rather than a hatch, you'll likely be disappointed. While it's still sporty and quick, it's not quite as nimble, capable or, frankly, as entertaining to drive as other compact performance cars.

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What's new

Complimentary five-year Car-Net Safe & Secure plan (arrives midyear)
No other changes to the Jetta GLI
Part of the seventh Jetta generation introduced for 2019

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Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$180/mo

$172/mo

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27 reviews

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Everything you could want

Javel123, 04/16/2020

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

I love my new gli autobahn it's fun to drive and also great on gas I avg 40mpg in eco mode and when I want to have a little fun sport mode gives the car that extra power

Phenomenal!!!

MrNord, 05/12/2020

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

Something like this only comes around in the industry once every few years. VW nailed it with the new GLI. The fun factor is off the charts, especially in this price range. They struck a perfect balance between sporty and luxury, practical and exciting. Except for adding vents and a couple of USB ports in the rear seat area there isn’t anything I would change about this vehicle. If …

All the Tech You need & Fun to Drive

JTT, 05/13/2020

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

Alot of reviews say the interior is and tech is behind but that is incorrect. The 2020 Autobahn gives you plenty of it tech you need in a performance sedan and unlike the others in the segment there are ZERO rattles on the interior and cabin is silent down highway. It is what made me choose the GLI over over all the others I test drove.

This car kicks ass

VW owner, 05/30/2021

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

Just bought a Jetta GLI Autobahn and absolutely love it. The car is a firecracker with plenty of pep and great handling. I read about a substandard interior and that is simply not the case. Not sure how you much better in this price range. Great car.

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2023 Jetta GLI Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$31,585
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$180/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Jetta GLI models:

Travel Assist: Maintains a safe distance to vehicles ahead and centers the Jetta GLI in the middle of the lane during highway drives.
Lane Assist: Makes minor steering corrections to help prevent unintentional departures from a travel lane.
Emergency Assist: Brings the Jetta GLI to a controlled stop if the driver becomes unresponsive and Lane Assist or Travel Assist are active. (DSG only)

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover133%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Poor
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Illinois.

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Phenomenal!!!

All the Tech You need & Fun to Drive

This car kicks ass

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