We’ve got exciting news for anyone and everyone who’s ever wanted to get behind the wheel of a new Volkswagen Jetta that’s powered by a turbocharged TSI® engine akin to what’s found under the hood of the brand’s hottest of hot hatches – the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI. That’s because the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is here at Herman Cook Volkswagen in Encinitas, CA, and it’s just begging to be taken up and down the California Coast.
But just how powerful is the 2019 VW Jetta GLI? And how does it compare to the steadfast and reliable 2019 Volkswagen Jetta we all know and love? We’re going to find that out right here in this 2019 Volkswagen Jetta versus 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI model comparison.
2019 VW Jetta |
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2019 VW Jetta GLI |
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147 HP & 184 lb-ft. |
Power Ratings | 228 HP & 258 lb-ft. |
30 MPG/40 MPG |
Fuel Efficiency Ratings (City/Highway) | 25 MPG/32 MPG |
94.7 cu-ft. | Total Passenger Volume | 94.7 cu-ft. |
14.1 cu-ft. | Trunk Capacity | 14.1 cu-ft. |
Other than the powertrain, some style enhancements, and a few other features here and there, there isn’t a ton that’s different between the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. You can see that for yourself by checking out the passenger volume and trunk capacity measurements in our comparison table above. But what is different about these two models is very different. In fact, it’s what’s found under the hood of the 2019 Jetta GLI that gives it its personality.
That’s because the 2019 VW Jetta GLI features an engine and powertrain combination that’s made to take you on a ride the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. But that ride-of-your-life power does come at the expense of some gas mileage, as outlined in the table above.
If you’d like to learn more about either the 2019 VW Jetta or the 2019 VW Jetta GLI, feel free to get in touch with our staff here at Herman Cook Volkswagen in Encinitas, CA.