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2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
MSRP $35,395
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2026 Subaru WRX
MSRP $38,595 - $49,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.4 L/146
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
271 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic DSG -inc: Paddle Shifters w/Touch Controls, Start/Stop System w/Regenerative Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, Gearshift Knob w/Aluminum Decorative Inserts, Leather Multi-Function Heated Sport Steering Wheel, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, Lane Assist, Remote Start 6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Subaru Performance -inc: variable torque distribution (VTD), gear position display, paddle shift controls, drive mode select (4-mode plus individual setting) and shift lock 6-Speed Manual -inc: viscous-coupling limited-slip, hill start assist, gear position display, fully synchronized, including reverse, hydraulically-operated dry single-plate disc clutch, short-throw shifter w/reverse lockout, drive mode select (4-mode plus individual setting) and starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled) 6-Speed Manual -inc: viscous-coupling limited-slip, hill start assist, gear position display, fully synchronized, including reverse, hydraulically-operated dry single-plate disc clutch, short-throw shifter w/reverse lockout and starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.1 - 9.5 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.5 - 6.7 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.1 - 8.2 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
63.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
963 mm
986 - 1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,044 mm
1,095 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,440 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
932 mm
Rear Leg Room
950 mm
927 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,412 mm
Trunk Volume
399 L
354 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,682 mm
2,675 mm
Length, Overall
4,747 mm
4,671 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,798 mm
1,826 mm
Height, Overall
1,455 mm
1,466 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,474 - 1,506 kg
1,542 - 1,632 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR18
P245/40YR18 P245/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR18
P245/40YR18 P245/35YR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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