The Golf GTI ... to the Jetta range are quite comprehensive. The front fascia is completely new, featuring a slimmer grille with an LED light bar, while the GLI gets a sportier front bumper ...

With the Golf GTI, Golf R, and regular Jetta all discontinuing the manual ... economy ratings of 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) city and 35 (6.7 L/100 km) mpg highway. The GLI has the necessary hardware ...

the Jetta has always played second fiddle to the Golf when it comes to performance. Heavier, due to its added booty, the U.S.-market GLI doesn't quite have the same edge as the lighter Golf GTI.