2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | Better Than An Audi A3?

This week Mike tests the 2020 Jetta GLI and compares it against an Audi A3.

A big thanks to Dalmar Motors for lending us this vehicle to review

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Introduction (0:00)
Exterior: (1:45)
Interior: (6:55)
Drive Experience: (12:08)

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Hey Internet World, if you want to skip to different parts of this video, here are the time stamps:

Exterior: 1:45
Interior: 6:55
Drive Experience: 12:08

[darrenjones]

I have a 2019 GLI. I am very happy with its performance and as a daily driving vehicle. My GLI gets a lot of attention and it is a sleeper car.

[omariwest]

This is a great review. I used it as a comparison and ended up getting the ‘21 GLI Autobahn (US) 6MT in pure grey. The color is wonderful and I love the car!

[SuperNewMom]

I needed this!! My lease is almost up and the offers are coming in from VW and Audi. I’ve always wanted to make the switch from VW to Audi but I’m not seeing the major advantages so far, besides it’s almost a $10k difference comparing base models. Maybe what I really might end up doing is going from Jetta SE to GLI

[burnx]

Wow the new GLI keeps getting better with every new generation and has a lot more features than the older models and great bang for the buck. Now they just need to make it all electric for the next version. I have a 2014 VW Jetta GLI edition 30 with DSG since new and 50, 000 miles and it's still fun to drive everyday. It was a lot more fun when I did the Unitronic stage 1 ECU and DSG tune, Neuspeed charge and discharge pipes, AEM drop in high flow air filter, and Fluidampr crank pulley. The car really came alive with the extra power, but could use a limited slip differential as it's so easy to get wheel spin now at lower speeds.

[kevinandersson]

@4:49 at this angle the backend looks similar to a Skoda Octavia or Superb maybe even an Audi A4. In ways all the VAG cars in their different classes are similar to each other. If I had to pick between a loaded Golf Gti and a midrange A3 hatch, I would pick the Golf. But I'm no batch snob. Just my two cents.

[MikeeCaputo]

Dude you're gonna get big if you keep it up. Subbed.

[HolzyMontana]

Just bought the 2020 Autobahn and I absolutely love it. For 30k I can’t think of a more well rounded option. It’s fun to drive, great interior in the autobahn, and 30+ mpg. My last car was a Genesis 5.0 R Spec so I didn’t want to lose too much performance and this car is just as fun if not more fun to drive. Lightweight and way better handling than my last vehicle.

[ianmcalpine]

The comparison of the fake sound to the gummy bears at 13:48 is my favourite part haha

[Rex-x-x-x]

Still have my gli mk2 and still love it since first day

[ashantedula]

Definitely agree about the red ring around the start stop button @ 11:35 my dad's eagle talon from 1990 had that and thought that was soo cool as a kid growing up

[JeffSpehar-ovcn]

Have had the GLI since September last year. Love it. No problems at all.

[henriqueferreira]

Here in Brazil we don't have the manual transmission as an option, its strange like a car that here is sold like "premium" it's not "premium at all" around the world.

Nice Video!

[erickvanfletes]

I got mine in march, same colour pure grey and I fucking love it. Best purchase ever!!!

[samled]

Just picked up a 2020 gli s. My 8th vw. It has better driving dynamics than my friends a3 Quattro. The old audi feeling of years past (4000 q) without the audi price tag.

[CM_Glide]

Very well done review. Almost made me consider trading in the 2017 GTI Autobahn. Keep up the good work!

[clemsonguy]

I’ve had my GLI for about 8 months now and I love it. Tremendous bargain. There are a few things (mostly interior) where VW went a little cheap but I would say that where they did it’s strategically placed. VW also sandbagged on the fuel economy. I get about 27-28mpgs around town but I get about 38-40 on the highway. Sometimes a little higher if it’s flat.

[jokomo]

Scooping up this car in manual, but no sunroof. It’s a bummer, wanted the sunroof, but it’s alright. My other option was the 2020 Jetta R line, manual too, that one had the sunroof, but I figure the GLI is just too badass to not get it, get me?

[the_GunFanatic]

I love my 2021 Jetta GLI!! MQB platform is the

[repatatime]

I have a 2021 GLI. This is my 3rd. What tire upgrade do you suggest? The stock tires are garbage!