Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40th Anniversary vs 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Highline

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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40th Anniversary

MSRP starting at:

$38,845

60 months lease
$124 @ 8.24 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
40th Anniversary Manual
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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Highline

MSRP starting at:

$33,145

60 months lease
$112 @ 8.24 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
Highline Auto

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $38,845 $33,145
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 8.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 5.8 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/121 1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5000 158 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 273 @ 1750 184 @ 1750
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 8.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 8.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 5.8 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/121 1.5 L/91
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5000 158 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 273 @ 1750 184 @ 1750
Trans Order Code U2 RS
Trans Type 6 8
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.77 5.07
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.09 2.97
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09 1.47
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.10 1.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.55 4.00
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.76 3.23
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.9 94.7
Front Head Room (in) 38.5 37.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 55.9
Front Hip Room (in) 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35 37.4
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
M/T Standard N/A
Active Suspension Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Standard N/A
A/T N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Standard N/A
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
Heads-Up Display Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Seats N/A Standard
Mirror Memory N/A Standard
Seat Memory N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Driver Restriction Features Standard N/A
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
Front Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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