2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T S: The Brand's Sports-Tuned Compact Sedan

Highlight: Jetta’s GLI interior cabin is larger than most of the vehicles in the segment.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $27,165

Seating Capacity: 5 

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; daytime running lights; an automatic post collision braking system; a hill start assist system; forward collision warning and autonomous emergency front brake assist system; a blind spot monitor with a rear traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2016 VW Jetta/Jetta GLI: The Brand’s German-Engineered Compact Sedans

Highlight: In the hyper-competitive compact segment, this is the only vehicle that includes free maintenance for 2 years or 24,000 miles.

Test Vehicles MSRP:

Base: $18,500
SEL: $24,470
GLI: $31,200

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; Daytime Running Lights; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base Model): 15-inch wheels; manual adjustable front seats; cloth seats; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 5-speed manual transmission; a 5-inch touchscreen; cruise control; an electronic speed steering system; 60/40 split folding rear seats; and a pre-wired theft alarm system

Standard Equipment (1.8 Turbo SEL): 17-inch wheels; automatic transmission; electronic stability control; body folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals; automatic headlights; fog lights; power sunroof; heated power side mirrors; front and rear carpeted floor mats; rain sensing wipers with heated washer nozzles; a/c; heated front seats; leather-like seats; rear seat center armrest with cupholders; sun visors with illuminated mirrors; a rearview camera; 6.3-inch touchscreen; a navigation system; HD radio; satellite radio; and smartphone integration