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2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Sedan · 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

78/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.0L Turbo I4
Horsepower228 hp
Torque258 lb-ft
0–60 mph5.9 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG28 mpg (25 city / 33 hwy)
Range470 miles
MSRP$32,440
Body styleSedan

The verdict

What's good

  • Borrows the GTI's grin-inducing chassis
  • Limited-slip diff claws through corners
  • Roomy trunk and back seat for a sport sedan
  • Manual gearbox still offered

What's not

  • Engine note is more muffled than thrilling
  • Firmer ride than the standard Jetta
  • Front tires scramble launching hard
  • Some interior trim feels low-budget

The engine

EA888

2.0L Turbo I4

VW's EA888 2.0 TSI is the definitive hot-hatch four — punchy, tunable, and torque-rich from low revs, equally at home humming in a Tiguan or screaming in a Golf R.

One of the most widely used and heavily developed engines in the world, the EA888 has powered Volkswagen Group cars across four generations and is a darling of the tuning scene.

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