I heard conflicting opinions about the audio. But not a deal breaker. I’m currently leasing Accord 2.0 sport manual. I love it. The gear is just great. No issues at all. Very fast it feels like a rocket especially in second gear until you get to 60 mph and 6500 rpm. It really is satisfying. Clutch is a bit soft but comfier in city driving. Wind and road noise too high over 70 mph.
Just bought my Jetta GLI from countryside, love your reviews man. Even cooler that I met you after watching this video. I didn’t even know it was you 🤣
Great review. Like that you show the dash and not just you, like, ahem, some others. We bought one, six months in, and just started a long term ownership experience vlog. We are not VW fanboys but always wanted a GTI and the GLI was better for us. So we think we can be impartial.
Hey, great review, what are your thoughts on the audio system in the GLI and the seat adjustments ? Thank you for choosing the manual. It’s the way to go.
Me personally I would pick the Accord Sport 2.0t 6spd. It is much bigger, the suspension is more comfortable and the the clutch/engine is butter smooth. Not to mention it also is much faster. However the trade off is, the exterior looks loses to the GLI and the GLI has a better infotainment and gauge cluster. Guess it just depends on what your looking for.
Just found Drivers Only today, really gets to the point - THANKS. Question for anyone here - I want more early torque than GLI, GTI, SI, WRX - but dont want Mustang GT. What else do I look at?
Don R best bet is to get a tune. i have a tune on my GLI and my torque curve has changed vs. stock. you do sacrifice gas milage obviously, but i would look into what tune does what your looking for the best. i wish they had the gli in awd. WRX might be my next after this.
You feel like it needs more? So you're not correct about the relative speed of the 2 different trans. And there's no issues with wheel spinning in the auto if you launch it. The 7 speed auto is faster 0-60 at 5.6 seconds (Car and Driver) and over 100 MPH/14.2 in the quarter. No it does not need more. It will fairly easily keep up with a WRX which is an inferior car. You're also wrong about the fuel economy, C & D got 36 on highway. Although i haven't driven one yet but I will soon.
What reliability issues? My current car is a 2017 jetta tsi 1.4 l have 132,000 miles with zero problems. My car before was a 2013 jetta tdi traded up that car with 156,000 miles zero problems.
We bought one ourselves as we always wanted a VW but was afraid of reliability and maintenance costs. We started a long term ownership vlog to capture our experience and to explore if the reputation is true. We do have one issue 8k in, fairly minor, but no other car we’ve owned new has had any such issue. It has to do with the brakes.
I would take the 2020 Civic Si sedan over this. The updates the Si got for 2020 make it tough to beat for $25,990 msrp. Plus, the fuel economy of 26/36 (city/hwy) on the Si is incredible given the performance it delivers. You can have your cake and eat it too with the Si
When i ranked the two, the overall score came out to be the same. You are right, the SI is cheaper and gets better MPG and I like the clutch is better. However the GLI has a much better interior especially when it comes to the infotainment, digital cockpit, seats, dash...etc...but the trade off is it costs more. Really depends on what your looking for.
Got my GLI 35th Anniversary Edition for under $23,000 with the DSG Transmission. Hitting almost 40 mpg on the highway and averaging 29 in the city. Plus it is faster and handles better than the SI or the Accord Sport.
Nice review. I just wanna say though I hate stick. Always have. Maybe because my first vehicle was a work truck and was always stuck in bumper to bumper traffic.
Lol well that would do it. I know a trucker friend that says the same, the joy just isn't there anymore. Well in that case you have the dual clutch auto that I hear is real slick with this GLI. Have to test it out someday.
Just picked up the 2021 Autobahn manual in pure grey. I looove.....this car. Perfect to zip around the city; fun to drive, and easy to park!
I noticed that you have expanded your review to show the engine compartment and trunk. I requested that a while back and I'm glad to see the change.
Thanks for the tips!
That infotainment system is ah-mazing! I can't believe all the things you can adjust from there. Top shelf. Really well done, Volkswagen.
Yes it is!
I heard conflicting opinions about the audio. But not a deal breaker.
I’m currently leasing Accord 2.0 sport manual. I love it. The gear is just great. No issues at all. Very fast it feels like a rocket especially in second gear until you get to 60 mph and 6500 rpm. It really is satisfying. Clutch is a bit soft but comfier in city driving. Wind and road noise too high over 70 mph.
Just bought my Jetta GLI from countryside, love your reviews man. Even cooler that I met you after watching this video. I didn’t even know it was you 🤣
Thanks. We've met?
Great review. Like that you show the dash and not just you, like, ahem, some others. We bought one, six months in, and just started a long term ownership experience vlog. We are not VW fanboys but always wanted a GTI and the GLI was better for us. So we think we can be impartial.
Such amazing sedan for the money I just bought one I have list of upgrades now handles very well
Quite frankly the best car in the segment 👌
People, just get the 2020 GLI Autobahn trim. It will have the adaptive dampers.
You selected a 6 speed manual. Good MAN!
Had to :).
Excellent review. I like your commentary.
Thanks Brian and appreciate your feedback on all my videos :).
Hey, great review, what are your thoughts on the audio system in the GLI and the seat adjustments ?
Thank you for choosing the manual. It’s the way to go.
Good stuff George, When Volvo Moon?
Gotta Request you check out the Volvo S60 T6 for us soon!
Did already! th-cam.com/video/p2Nysuk70Tk/w-d-xo.html
Nice review, thanks! If you would have to choose between this and Accord Sport 2.0 manual what would you pick and why?
Me personally I would pick the Accord Sport 2.0t 6spd. It is much bigger, the suspension is more comfortable and the the clutch/engine is butter smooth. Not to mention it also is much faster. However the trade off is, the exterior looks loses to the GLI and the GLI has a better infotainment and gauge cluster. Guess it just depends on what your looking for.
@@DriversOnly Hardly much faster and other reviewers have stated the 6 spd in the Honda Accord Sport is lousy.
Can blind spot monitor be in a different color than yellow????
What does the exhaust sound like?
Quiet 😪
Just found Drivers Only today, really gets to the point - THANKS. Question for anyone here - I want more early torque than GLI, GTI, SI, WRX - but dont want Mustang GT. What else do I look at?
Don R best bet is to get a tune. i have a tune on my GLI and my torque curve has changed vs. stock. you do sacrifice gas milage obviously, but i would look into what tune does what your looking for the best. i wish they had the gli in awd. WRX might be my next after this.
@@elijahknight9768 I am deciding between 2019 WRX and 2019 Jetta GLI - maybe they are about the same?
Don R If ultimate performance is your goal - i’d do the WRX only bc AWD. if you want a nicer daily, i’d get the GLI.
The best compact sedan
You feel like it needs more? So you're not correct about the relative speed of the 2 different trans. And there's no issues with wheel spinning in the auto if you launch it. The 7 speed auto is faster 0-60 at 5.6 seconds (Car and Driver) and over 100 MPH/14.2 in the quarter. No it does not need more. It will fairly easily keep up with a WRX which is an inferior car. You're also wrong about the fuel economy, C & D got 36 on highway. Although i haven't driven one yet but I will soon.
Nice review. But it’s “dampers” not “dampeners”.
Sorry slip of the tongue :).
Good reveiw but vw has major reliability issues and residual value
What reliability issues? My current car is a 2017 jetta tsi 1.4 l have 132,000 miles with zero problems. My car before was a 2013 jetta tdi traded up that car with 156,000 miles zero problems.
We bought one ourselves as we always wanted a VW but was afraid of reliability and maintenance costs. We started a long term ownership vlog to capture our experience and to explore if the reputation is true. We do have one issue 8k in, fairly minor, but no other car we’ve owned new has had any such issue. It has to do with the brakes.
I would take the 2020 Civic Si sedan over this. The updates the Si got for 2020 make it tough to beat for $25,990 msrp. Plus, the fuel economy of 26/36 (city/hwy) on the Si is incredible given the performance it delivers. You can have your cake and eat it too with the Si
When i ranked the two, the overall score came out to be the same. You are right, the SI is cheaper and gets better MPG and I like the clutch is better. However the GLI has a much better interior especially when it comes to the infotainment, digital cockpit, seats, dash...etc...but the trade off is it costs more. Really depends on what your looking for.
Did honda ever fix the oil dilution problems in the Si?
Got my GLI 35th Anniversary Edition for under $23,000 with the DSG Transmission. Hitting almost 40 mpg on the highway and averaging 29 in the city. Plus it is faster and handles better than the SI or the Accord Sport.
@@JeffSpehar-ov1cn how did you get it for under $23,000?
@@JJ-ls7fq Thats what they had it listed as at the dealer. Big discount. MSRP was almost 30,000.
Any thoughts on the beats audio system?
Sorry didn't test out the audio
The Beats audio sucks. It's ok at 1/3 volume. Once it gets to half and above, it starts distorting. It needs an audio upgrade for sure.
Its junk. Save your money on the Beats, then use it to do an aftermarket upgrade to include a DSP, amp, and woofer.
@@amadolandin9506 my 2020 gli s is the same way .
That DSG is GREAT!!
I'll have to try it soon, the 6spd manual just wasn't geared right.
Too many ads.
Civic Si has zero chance vs a GTI. Do some research.
Little rough shifts in the beginning lol
Nice review. I just wanna say though I hate stick. Always have. Maybe because my first vehicle was a work truck and was always stuck in bumper to bumper traffic.
Lol well that would do it. I know a trucker friend that says the same, the joy just isn't there anymore. Well in that case you have the dual clutch auto that I hear is real slick with this GLI. Have to test it out someday.
Nice car but not as sporty as a gti
Will have to check that out soon.
The DSG is quicker than the stick, pluse you don't drive very well,.
Thanks for your support!