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.
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
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 $3.66 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Carolina.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
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!!!
5 out of 5 stars
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 … you are in the market for a sporty sedan do yourself a favor and check out the VW GLI.
Update: Over 2 years in and I still love this vehicle! Not a single problem and still drives as nice as the day I bought it.
All the Tech You need & Fun to Drive
5 out of 5 stars
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
5 out of 5 stars
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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, so we've included reviews for other years of the Jetta GLI since its last redesign.
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