Great review. I’m a new subscriber. I would like to mention one thing that I see others have mentioned as well. The GLI is way more underrated than the SI. Not only is it 256HP but both these cars have been tested with draggy metrics by multiple sources. The GLI is in the 5 seconds while the SI is in the 7s. The GLI traps almost 10 MPH more than the SI in the 1/4 mile. The Si feels as fast due to its driving experience. But if they were to actually be next to eachother flooring it the SI would see it’s headlights
Thanks for subscribing! Yeah, the GLI is underrated from the factory and I forgot to mention that, but their straight-line acceleration numbers aren't as far apart as you're quoting. I'm guessing you're quoting numbers for the DCT GLI. For the manual, according to Car and Drive the GLI does a 6.1 sec 0-60 vs. the 6.8 of the Civic Si, which holds up with what I said in my review that the GLI feels a little faster, but not a huge difference. Same goes for the 1/4 mile times. Car and Driver got 14.6 @ 100 mph for the manual GLI, Civic Si was only .5 seconds behind, with a 15.1 sec 0-60 @ 94 mph.
@@MattMaranMotoring Hello my friend, thank you for the reply. The manual has been tested at 5.8 seconds by motor week as well as regular people using draggy. Car and driver tester the manual in these 4 years once. So a lot of factors go into a test when it’s only done once in 4 years such as tires and driver and weather and elevation etc. Motor week was able to get 14.3 at 101 with the manual as well @5.9 seconds for 0-60 timed timed by draggy. And 5.8 seconds Vs 6.8 and quarter mile of 14.3 vs 15.1 and trap speed of nearly 7mph more is a big difference my friend. The GLI DSG traps 103 the type R traps 105 and is noticeably faster, 102 and 94 is a huge difference in the quarter mile. I just felt it should have at least been mentioned that you do get a reasonably more performance with the GLI Although the feel of the car may suggest otherwise. I would also like to mention CAR and DRIVER did a direct comparison between the Gli and SI and Kia Forte and they chose the GLI as the over all better daily but the Si As the more engaging one.
@@MattMaranMotoring Matt. Please go and watch SAM car legion channel. OF THE GLI vs new SI. Watch their second race where they had a equal start. There was a 3 car difference. Watch the roll race where he gave the SI a lead, dint use manual shifters and still beat it by 1 car. Then come back and tell me the GLI and SI are not much different in terms of speed. As stated by many, the SI may feel as fast, but put them next to each other and it will smoke the SI
Matt! I test drove the SI as well as a DSG GLI. I currently own a 2.3 Ecoboost stang. I’m not sure if it’s the DSG but the GLI honestly felt in a another league’s as far as performance goes. The GLI also felt more premium but that’s with most German cars. The SI had the better MPG hands down, but if you are looking for some what performance I still feel the GLI was better in every metric. Tuning scene is huge with these cars as is why my car and the GLI tunes a lot better I know that for sure. Great review!. Also I don’t know if it’s just me but the previous Gen SI felt faster to me. The gearing was kind of odd to me in the SI
Great review, Matt. I own a '19 GLI coming from a '20 Kia Forte GT and '11 GTI. Great all rounder with plenty of power and comfort to go along with it. No issues thus far and VW certified has a generous 7yr/84k mile warranty. To all of those in the comments - Go drive one.
My co Worker actually got one last month at work. more space than my Audi S3 and feels pretty comparable without the audi tag. the GLI is a solid premium car.
I took a 19 gli for a ride then took a 21 for a ride Im not sure why but the 19 seemed more comfortable and had less hesitation it seemed more respnsive.
Hello! New subscriber here. Good to see you reviewing the GLI. I got my GLI for 26k, in 2019. It was the 35th anniversary edition came with DCC adaptive dampers, DSG and all the other goodies. I do see the point you are making about 32k being a little to much considering not much changed. But would you say for 26k a DSG GLI brand new would have been more worth than the SI or at least a harder choice for sure
I can't wait for them to depreciate like the prior GLI's I'm a huge fan of the GTI but I'm a sucker for sedans, so fingers crossed this'll be a great value on the used market one day.
Once you go hatch, you won’t go back. The versatility of having a hatchback is far more convenient than a sedan. I traded in my Jetta for a GTI. On top of that, the build quality in the GTI is slightly better than the GLI.
@@vr6gls I owned a hatch as my first car, I loved it and the practicality associated, but the extra storage capacity was only used for when I took out the family's trash, or other duties only found in a large family. Out on my own I don't need the extra storage and I love the style of the GLI over the GTI. But that's not to say the GTI is worse, I think it just comes down to a matter of taste.
I LOVE your reviews, man. I'm in the market for a semi-sporty sedan that comes with a manual transmission. I've been trying to decide between the GLI, Civic SI (or integra), or the Elantra N. Your reviews have been super helpful!
This looks like an extremely underrated car. Can’t wait to test drive it. Think it stands out in a market saturated by other vehicles. Plus I don’t think I could ever join the Honda crew or wrx sti crew being a sworn ford person. Think the Wolkswagen appeals more to what I like! Hope it drives well.
This car is much superior to the SI. Honestly, I would compare this car to the Accord or Camary TRD. It matches power to them. (DSG). It has the same comfort and features they do, but it also has an LSD like the SI does and tracks better than all of them. I don't know about the newer 2022. But the 2019 S and 35th editions came with no sunroof, were lighter, were cheaper, came with summer tires, beat the SI in a straight line, around a corner, and was actually chosen to be the better car of the 3 even by CARADNDRIVER. It seems the newer ones are heavier, lack a little spirit and come with crap all season tires. Did you test out the previous Gen of these? 2019-2021? If so did you prefer those? especially given the price point? Great review Matt!
Anyone quoting trap speeds and quarter mile times for the GLI is missing the point. Both it and the SI are great cars, it just depends on your priorities. SI if you care more about driving, reliability, and fuel economy and GLI if you are wanting a great set of features, slightly more upscale brand, and are planning on tuning it. Definitely the 2022 SI features are disappointing to say the least when you seen the Canadian spec. Elantra N seems like an awesome combo of the two cars if you are into it’s uniquely styled exterior lol. Great review Matt!
US Spec SI is a huge disappointment. Honda did it because they want to ensure sales of the 11th gen Type R. It's the same reason they didn't offer an SI 10th gen Hatchback.
@@ragweedmakesmesneeze the new Integra is horrid looking. The upcoming Accord also looks bad. The civic sedan is the superior looking sedan from the modern crop. Even the GLI now has a strange front bumper. If I had one I would downgrade to a pre-refresh front end.
@@Blackdawn80 Yeah, I'm not a huge fan either. I mean the non-sunburst yellow versions do look better than when they first teased the new Integra. There's a really nice looking A-Spec ILX in my neighborhood. Not sure what year, but it suits my personal tastes more than the current trend of 4 door/ liftback coupes. I also agree that this particular styling "language" works better in a "Civic-sized" package than it does in the Accord. That said, Throttle House recently had these two identically colored cars back to back and you could hardly tell the difference! ua-cam.com/video/rJcP9EmuTqs/v-deo.html
I was driving the other day and passed an older generation Touareg next to an Atlas. Man, VW stying has taken such a nosedive. They had some of the best looking mainstream cars and now they just look bizarre and cheap. The current generation Jetta looks like it had an anaphylactic reaction from the front, compared to the good clean designs of the recent past.
Hi Matt, just came across your video about the GLI. I just drove this car and had the same problem with the pressure under my thigh. Wondering if this problem went away after your week. Can be a deal breaker for me or go with DSG. Keep up the good work :))
I've ended up with, after much looking and debating, a GLI 40th Anniversary. For me the Si is out due to no heated seats and no automatic(Joint issues. I can't do a manual as a daily) . I test drove an Integra and while I loved how the chassis felt (and the ELS audio) the CVT was a disappointment as was the price tag (good 7k higher) I looked at an Elantra N-Line but couldn't get past my uncertainty on Hyundai and I wasn't thrilled with some of the controls The GTI was the next option on the list but the value proposition made me go with the GLI that my dealer conveniently just got in. I was looking at A GTI SE, which is roughly 39k at this point. Thats an 8k difference. I wasn't willing to give up keyless entry on my new car (ruling a base GTI out) and every used GTI I found was selling close to a new one After a quick drive I fell in love with it. I personally liked the punchy torquey engine and the LSD. I was also very comfortable in the seats and felt everything about the car made sense to me. Kinda want VW to bring back the base model because of this. We need more cheap fun
I made videos about my Si and people kept telling me that I could have gotten this and that..and when I watch these reviews I just laugh. It was expensive in this market but it is just better than these cars and gets such good MPG’s, if the computer is accurate. Of course I’m talking about a tuned Si. With the Hondata carb tune the Si is almost perfect. The huge let down is the all season tires, they just plain suck if you drive the car hard because you will slide all over the place in corners. I still want the new type R but man the Si is just that good and watching the WRX and WV reviews keeps proving that to me.
I will say that quality control is not 100% as most honda/acura products in the first year of production. I hear noises from the center console, windshield it takes away form the experience for sure.
Matt, the GLI like the SI is underrated. It has been dynode multiple times at 230WHP so around 256HP. The GLI traps at 103 while the SI traps at 95. The new SI is in the 7 seconds, while the new GLI is in the 5 .6 seconds. The GLI is at 14.0 in the Quarter mile (matches the accord 2.0) and the SI is in the 15s. The thing with GLI is they chose to go for comfort and premium feel rather than raw driving experience. So, although the SI may not feel much slower, when you compare then next to each other in a Stright line the GLI is actually a lot faster and that's when you notice the power and money difference really. Another factor to consider is the GLI actually beat the SI around the track, so once again performance wise the GLI is a lot better although it may feel otherwise. I just don't see myself paying 28K for a CIVIC that is so SLOW that is meant to be somewhat performance oriented in 2022. If I wanted raw driving experience, I WOULD get an BRZ or an GR86. The SI can't justify reliability and raw driving experience while making the SI as slow as last year, having the same trap speed, same 0-60, having less features in the USA and being more expensive than before. and don't get me started on tuning cause we all know the GLI with the ea888 engine is leauges above
Yeah, the GLI is underrated from the factory and I forgot to mention that, but their straight-line acceleration numbers aren't as far apart as you're quoting. I'm guessing you're quoting numbers for the DCT GLI. For the manual, according to Car and Drive the GLI does a 6.1 sec 0-60 vs. the 6.8 of the Civic Si, which holds up with what I said in my review that the GLI feels a little faster, but not a huge difference. Same goes for the 1/4 mile times. Car and Driver got 14.6 @ 100 mph for the manual GLI, Civic Si was only .5 seconds behind, with a 15.1 sec 0-60 @ 94 mph. I agree that the BRZ/GR86 are the better buy if you don't need 4 doors or FWD.
Besides the seat bothering you during shifting how is the seating position and is it stiff? I sat in one for a few minutes and it seemed like the type of position that would bother my back.
To me it still never felt like a totally natural driving position after a week. Maybe I'd get used to it, but I dunno. It didn't seem too stiff to me though.
I dunno. Price to performance and tech and safety, it’s a tight segment. I’m probably with the VW. But I’m in my late 30’s, and feel like the others are over styled. The GLI seems like a classier vehicle and it’s interior seems like a nicer place to be day to day. Plus let’s face it, none of these cars are really that fast. Sporty little sedans but not fast. I’d probably go with the creature comfort’s if I’m honest.
Agreed. That’s exactly how I decided on the ‘21 GLI Autobahn. It’s classier, has all the creature comforts including heated/cooled seats. Gets great mileage. And comes with a 6-speed manual. Tidy little package.
Hi Matt. Thanks for the review! I’m curious to know which car would you pick between this GLI and the Accord Sport 2.0T. I know they don’t really compete against each other, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on that.
Thanks for watching! If you can live without the LSD, I think the Accord actually feels slightly better in corners, has better steering, a better ride, more space and better infotainment. Plus the extra power.
@@MattMaranMotoring Matt. The GLI absolutely shattered the accord in the circuit corner test done by car and driver that is Honda Bias and it also traps the same speed as Honda and they have identical 0-60 and quarter miles. The GLI is down on power and up on weight and still preforms above it's class. I think you should have pushed the GLI a little harder.
why don't you just marry the civic si lol. i kid, it was a great review. as a Jetta enthusiast i really enjoyed the manual transmission aspect. thank you for the details.
I had one GLI in 2013. Even if i tought that the car was beautiful and was crazy fun to drive (DSG) she was a mess. Huge problem with the turbo, oil leaking, windows not working and much much much more. I kept it 3 years. I went back to an Acura. I rather have a boring car to drive than a beautiful car with a lot of problems. I'm never going back to german cars.
The A-pillar rattle is probably due to the Soundaktor ('noise maker') which vibrates the windshield to pump in fake engine noise. Here in Canada it's common for people to disable this feature (via coding) because it can induce cracked windshields from rock chips.
OMG, the VW RATTLE! Every VW I've ever driven has had nice steering, good throttle feel AND A RATTLE. If I bought a new car, after years of living with my rattly 16-yo car, and the new car had a rattle? I would implode. This is not a "minor" thing, IMO. You are too nice. (haha) I also wonder how the Forte GT compares? On paper at least, similar drive train, but also less expensive.
I don't think that is correct. All of the Canadian dealers I have spoken to confirm no heating steering wheel on the GLI. It does come with upper level trims of the regular Jetta.
I found the Honda Civic Is to be a very poor value due to the following reasons : 1. Single mass flywheel manual gearbox built in India, 2. The corporate 1.5 liter engine is a great cost savings for the manufacturer but , diminishes the performance aspect for the consumer , 3. The elimination of the adaptive damping system. 4. Personally, I am not a fan of the styling at all 5. 30K is too expensive for what this vehicle provides.
I just recently overpaid for a '23 GLI Autobahn.... Windows can't stay clean, infotainment refuses to play my mp3 usb.. rattles & weird noises. Rear left rotor needs replacement. Feels like new shocks & struts are needed Have no idea how to check tire pressure. Mehhh
NO heated steering wheel...WHAT..........i hope they will adress this option.maybe a chip issue.....? I heard VW will be adding heat to the Canada cars already!
That piped in engine noise is incredibly obnoxious. I imagine this could be due to camera or microphone placement, but in the video it seems downright annoying. This is a trend that needs to stop!
Si doesn’t have adaptive dampers or cooled seats, but I think it has nicer interior, the UI on the Si for both gauge cluster and infotainment is more modern and more responsive and the infotainment is bigger at 9inch on the si
This car is 100% better than the Si. Let’s talk about preformance first. 1.5 soulless engine, vs a 2.0 ea888 engine that’s known to handle 400Hp reliably. Let’s talk About the better More premium interior with more features and options. Looks better, is more comfortable, tunes better, has a more reliable engine, has the better DSG option transmission, and fun fact it beat the SI around the track even though the si may feel more engaging. The SI is not worth 28k for a car that does 0-60 in 7 seconds and Quartermile in 15s and traps barely 95. I’m sure a corolla can do that
Things are a bit different here interms of pricing…Matt would love your input…I’m downgrading from a 5.0 coyote and the base gli manual is 32500 vs the civic si is 37500… $5000 more for the si…what do you say? (Canadian prices)
@@ChadingtonElliotSmith No, more like the Stinger. So the body of a sedan but with a hatch opening. So a fast back. It's just easier to put large items into the boot. Yes I know, just buy an SUV.
The main issue is the 1st gear pull on the DSG. It shifts out of first way to soon and doesn’t start to pull until 2nd gear. The car desperately needs a tune. Stage 1 for ECM and Transmission. Then problem solved. BUT you just royally fucked your warranty once you tune it. If you think VW won’t bother you once they see the tune if you have issues…you’re an idiot.
@@MattMaranMotoring no way I’ve been away this long haha kids man kids make you lose track of time! I still enjoy watching you chuckle when you step on the gas and the car takes off much love bro 🙏🏽
Then you should look at the SI. It's even worse. And the Elentra N may be faster, but it looks like a cheap Korean toy ricer car that 70% of people would be embarrassed to drive in. Can't tune like the GLI so with a single stage 1 the GLI will smoke it, it's more comfortable, more features, more premium exterior and interior. Better build quality chassis all while you drive to work with dignity instead of disgrace like you would with an Elentra N
@@vr6gls MK7 GLI is way more worth it than a MK7 GTI. Is more unique, has more interior space, is more practical and gets more looks and cheers than the common box hatched GTI. Get over it
@@ruthlessruth846 60% of cars on the road in America are basic 4-door sedans. On what planet would that make the GLI more unique?? The GLI feels cheaper and less sporty to drive. The GTI is the iconic hot hatch. The GLI is the semi-sporty sedan for people who are on a budget. People know what the GTI is. The GLI is unknown to most folks outside of the VW community. Hell, they don’t even sell the GLI anywhere outside North America. The GTI is sold globally. Those are the facts and you need to get over it buddy. 👍
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Great review. I’m a new subscriber. I would like to mention one thing that I see others have mentioned as well. The GLI is way more underrated than the SI. Not only is it 256HP but both these cars have been tested with draggy metrics by multiple sources. The GLI is in the 5 seconds while the SI is in the 7s. The GLI traps almost 10 MPH more than the SI in the 1/4 mile. The Si feels as fast due to its driving experience. But if they were to actually be next to eachother flooring it the SI would see it’s headlights
Thanks for subscribing! Yeah, the GLI is underrated from the factory and I forgot to mention that, but their straight-line acceleration numbers aren't as far apart as you're quoting. I'm guessing you're quoting numbers for the DCT GLI. For the manual, according to Car and Drive the GLI does a 6.1 sec 0-60 vs. the 6.8 of the Civic Si, which holds up with what I said in my review that the GLI feels a little faster, but not a huge difference. Same goes for the 1/4 mile times. Car and Driver got 14.6 @ 100 mph for the manual GLI, Civic Si was only .5 seconds behind, with a 15.1 sec 0-60 @ 94 mph.
@@MattMaranMotoring Hello my friend, thank you for the reply. The manual has been tested at 5.8 seconds by motor week as well as regular people using draggy. Car and driver tester the manual in these 4 years once. So a lot of factors go into a test when it’s only done once in 4 years such as tires and driver and weather and elevation etc. Motor week was able to get 14.3 at 101 with the manual as well @5.9 seconds for 0-60 timed timed by draggy. And 5.8 seconds Vs 6.8 and quarter mile of 14.3 vs 15.1 and trap speed of nearly 7mph more is a big difference my friend. The GLI DSG traps 103 the type R traps 105 and is noticeably faster, 102 and 94 is a huge difference in the quarter mile. I just felt it should have at least been mentioned that you do get a reasonably more performance with the GLI Although the feel of the car may suggest otherwise. I would also like to mention CAR and DRIVER did a direct comparison between the Gli and SI and Kia Forte and they chose the GLI as the over all better daily but the Si As the more engaging one.
@@MattMaranMotoring Different tires make the difference...GLI now comes with all seasons...with Pilot Sports it would be under 6 seconds easily.
@@MattMaranMotoring Matt. Please go and watch SAM car legion channel. OF THE GLI vs new SI. Watch their second race where they had a equal start. There was a 3 car difference. Watch the roll race where he gave the SI a lead, dint use manual shifters and still beat it by 1 car. Then come back and tell me the GLI and SI are not much different in terms of speed. As stated by many, the SI may feel as fast, but put them next to each other and it will smoke the SI
It has 228. Not 256. JFC.
Matt! I test drove the SI as well as a DSG GLI. I currently own a 2.3 Ecoboost stang. I’m not sure if it’s the DSG but the GLI honestly felt in a another league’s as far as performance goes. The GLI also felt more premium but that’s with most German cars. The SI had the better MPG hands down, but if you are looking for some what performance I still feel the GLI was better in every metric. Tuning scene is huge with these cars as is why my car and the GLI tunes a lot better I know that for sure. Great review!. Also I don’t know if it’s just me but the previous Gen SI felt faster to me. The gearing was kind of odd to me in the SI
Great review, Matt. I own a '19 GLI coming from a '20 Kia Forte GT and '11 GTI.
Great all rounder with plenty of power and comfort to go along with it.
No issues thus far and VW certified has a generous 7yr/84k mile warranty.
To all of those in the comments - Go drive one.
My co Worker actually got one last month at work. more space than my Audi S3 and feels pretty comparable without the audi tag. the GLI is a solid premium car.
They are great for sure, I have always been a fun of the GLI, back to the MK4 days. The warranty though now is 4yr 50k.
I took a 19 gli for a ride then took a 21 for a ride Im not sure why but the 19 seemed more comfortable and had less hesitation it seemed more respnsive.
Hello! New subscriber here. Good to see you reviewing the GLI. I got my GLI for 26k, in 2019. It was the 35th anniversary edition came with DCC adaptive dampers, DSG and all the other goodies. I do see the point you are making about 32k being a little to much considering not much changed. But would you say for 26k a DSG GLI brand new would have been more worth than the SI or at least a harder choice for sure
Love your consistent uploads
Thanks Dennis!
Solid, honest, comparative review- thanks Matt!
I can't wait for them to depreciate like the prior GLI's
I'm a huge fan of the GTI but I'm a sucker for sedans, so fingers crossed this'll be a great value on the used market one day.
I was going to pick up a 19 in 2020 for 19k with only 2k miles. I was pissed when they sold it under me
The used ones are way more money than new. And years down the road when combustion is gone, the price definitely won’t go down then either.
Once you go hatch, you won’t go back. The versatility of having a hatchback is far more convenient than a sedan. I traded in my Jetta for a GTI. On top of that, the build quality in the GTI is slightly better than the GLI.
@@vr6gls I owned a hatch as my first car, I loved it and the practicality associated, but the extra storage capacity was only used for when I took out the family's trash, or other duties only found in a large family. Out on my own I don't need the extra storage and I love the style of the GLI over the GTI. But that's not to say the GTI is worse, I think it just comes down to a matter of taste.
@@vr6gls GLI has more back space, is more unique and better over all highway car. The GTI is over seen and boring compared to the GLI
Hi Matt, love the split screen visual, everyone will be wishing they thought of it..very cool dude.
Love my 2020 GLI ,DsG ,and no rattle at all ,thx
I LOVE your reviews, man. I'm in the market for a semi-sporty sedan that comes with a manual transmission. I've been trying to decide between the GLI, Civic SI (or integra), or the Elantra N. Your reviews have been super helpful!
Thank you for the comment, I'm so glad the videos have been helping you! Best of luck in your car search!
This looks like an extremely underrated car. Can’t wait to test drive it. Think it stands out in a market saturated by other vehicles. Plus I don’t think I could ever join the Honda crew or wrx sti crew being a sworn ford person. Think the Wolkswagen appeals more to what I like! Hope it drives well.
Man looks great in this clothing. Matches really well with the car too when he's inside driving
I love my 2011 GLI! I'm thinking my next car will be this one or something very similar, they are phenomenal
This car is much superior to the SI. Honestly, I would compare this car to the Accord or Camary TRD. It matches power to them. (DSG). It has the same comfort and features they do, but it also has an LSD like the SI does and tracks better than all of them. I don't know about the newer 2022. But the 2019 S and 35th editions came with no sunroof, were lighter, were cheaper, came with summer tires, beat the SI in a straight line, around a corner, and was actually chosen to be the better car of the 3 even by CARADNDRIVER. It seems the newer ones are heavier, lack a little spirit and come with crap all season tires.
Did you test out the previous Gen of these? 2019-2021? If so did you prefer those? especially given the price point?
Great review Matt!
Anyone quoting trap speeds and quarter mile times for the GLI is missing the point. Both it and the SI are great cars, it just depends on your priorities. SI if you care more about driving, reliability, and fuel economy and GLI if you are wanting a great set of features, slightly more upscale brand, and are planning on tuning it. Definitely the 2022 SI features are disappointing to say the least when you seen the Canadian spec. Elantra N seems like an awesome combo of the two cars if you are into it’s uniquely styled exterior lol. Great review Matt!
Thanks!
US Spec SI is a huge disappointment. Honda did it because they want to ensure sales of the 11th gen Type R. It's the same reason they didn't offer an SI 10th gen Hatchback.
@@Blackdawn80 I think they also want to push people to the new Acura Integra which has a lot of the "Canadian Si" features.
@@ragweedmakesmesneeze the new Integra is horrid looking. The upcoming Accord also looks bad. The civic sedan is the superior looking sedan from the modern crop. Even the GLI now has a strange front bumper. If I had one I would downgrade to a pre-refresh front end.
@@Blackdawn80 Yeah, I'm not a huge fan either. I mean the non-sunburst yellow versions do look better than when they first teased the new Integra. There's a really nice looking A-Spec ILX in my neighborhood. Not sure what year, but it suits my personal tastes more than the current trend of 4 door/ liftback coupes. I also agree that this particular styling "language" works better in a "Civic-sized" package than it does in the Accord. That said, Throttle House recently had these two identically colored cars back to back and you could hardly tell the difference! ua-cam.com/video/rJcP9EmuTqs/v-deo.html
love those road views
good cinematography too💯👍🏾
Thanks!
I was driving the other day and passed an older generation Touareg next to an Atlas. Man, VW stying has taken such a nosedive. They had some of the best looking mainstream cars and now they just look bizarre and cheap. The current generation Jetta looks like it had an anaphylactic reaction from the front, compared to the good clean designs of the recent past.
I think this and the new 2023 Integra might make a nice comparison video
Thank you for the great review. 👍
Hi Matt, just came across your video about the GLI. I just drove this car and had the same problem with the pressure under my thigh. Wondering if this problem went away after your week. Can be a deal breaker for me or go with DSG. Keep up the good work :))
They need to fix the GTI/R infotainment system ASAP!
This was a huge blunder on their part
I've ended up with, after much looking and debating, a GLI 40th Anniversary.
For me the Si is out due to no heated seats and no automatic(Joint issues. I can't do a manual as a daily) . I test drove an Integra and while I loved how the chassis felt (and the ELS audio) the CVT was a disappointment as was the price tag (good 7k higher) I looked at an Elantra N-Line but couldn't get past my uncertainty on Hyundai and I wasn't thrilled with some of the controls
The GTI was the next option on the list but the value proposition made me go with the GLI that my dealer conveniently just got in. I was looking at A GTI SE, which is roughly 39k at this point. Thats an 8k difference. I wasn't willing to give up keyless entry on my new car (ruling a base GTI out) and every used GTI I found was selling close to a new one
After a quick drive I fell in love with it. I personally liked the punchy torquey engine and the LSD. I was also very comfortable in the seats and felt everything about the car made sense to me.
Kinda want VW to bring back the base model because of this. We need more cheap fun
I made videos about my Si and people kept telling me that I could have gotten this and that..and when I watch these reviews I just laugh. It was expensive in this market but it is just better than these cars and gets such good MPG’s, if the computer is accurate. Of course I’m talking about a tuned Si. With the Hondata carb tune the Si is almost perfect. The huge let down is the all season tires, they just plain suck if you drive the car hard because you will slide all over the place in corners. I still want the new type R but man the Si is just that good and watching the WRX and WV reviews keeps proving that to me.
I will say that quality control is not 100% as most honda/acura products in the first year of production. I hear noises from the center console, windshield it takes away form the experience for sure.
Matt, the GLI like the SI is underrated. It has been dynode multiple times at 230WHP so around 256HP. The GLI traps at 103 while the SI traps at 95. The new SI is in the 7 seconds, while the new GLI is in the 5 .6 seconds. The GLI is at 14.0 in the Quarter mile (matches the accord 2.0) and the SI is in the 15s. The thing with GLI is they chose to go for comfort and premium feel rather than raw driving experience. So, although the SI may not feel much slower, when you compare then next to each other in a Stright line the GLI is actually a lot faster and that's when you notice the power and money difference really. Another factor to consider is the GLI actually beat the SI around the track, so once again performance wise the GLI is a lot better although it may feel otherwise. I just don't see myself paying 28K for a CIVIC that is so SLOW that is meant to be somewhat performance oriented in 2022. If I wanted raw driving experience, I WOULD get an BRZ or an GR86. The SI can't justify reliability and raw driving experience while making the SI as slow as last year, having the same trap speed, same 0-60, having less features in the USA and being more expensive than before. and don't get me started on tuning cause we all know the GLI with the ea888 engine is leauges above
I agree. A lot of people don’t realize how much faster the GLI is because of how comfortable it is so you don’t feel the speed in it
Yeah, the GLI is underrated from the factory and I forgot to mention that, but their straight-line acceleration numbers aren't as far apart as you're quoting. I'm guessing you're quoting numbers for the DCT GLI. For the manual, according to Car and Drive the GLI does a 6.1 sec 0-60 vs. the 6.8 of the Civic Si, which holds up with what I said in my review that the GLI feels a little faster, but not a huge difference. Same goes for the 1/4 mile times. Car and Driver got 14.6 @ 100 mph for the manual GLI, Civic Si was only .5 seconds behind, with a 15.1 sec 0-60 @ 94 mph. I agree that the BRZ/GR86 are the better buy if you don't need 4 doors or FWD.
Nice haircut! Haven’t watched the video yet, but excited to hear your thoughts on it!!
Thanks Alex!
Thank you for the review. I currently drive a BMW and I am thinking of buying the VW Jetta Gli. Is this a good car and has no problems ???
Best car for the price
Besides the seat bothering you during shifting how is the seating position and is it stiff? I sat in one for a few minutes and it seemed like the type of position that would bother my back.
To me it still never felt like a totally natural driving position after a week. Maybe I'd get used to it, but I dunno. It didn't seem too stiff to me though.
I dunno. Price to performance and tech and safety, it’s a tight segment. I’m probably with the VW. But I’m in my late 30’s, and feel like the others are over styled. The GLI seems like a classier vehicle and it’s interior seems like a nicer place to be day to day.
Plus let’s face it, none of these cars are really that fast. Sporty little sedans but not fast. I’d probably go with the creature comfort’s if I’m honest.
Agreed. That’s exactly how I decided on the ‘21 GLI Autobahn. It’s classier, has all the creature comforts including heated/cooled seats. Gets great mileage. And comes with a 6-speed manual. Tidy little package.
@@omariwest9068hows fuel economy been for you
Hi Matt. Thanks for the review! I’m curious to know which car would you pick between this GLI and the Accord Sport 2.0T. I know they don’t really compete against each other, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on that.
None. WRX is better
@@gustavopaulette3496 yes but also more expensive unless you’re okay with buying the poorly spec trim which still cost you over 30K.
Thanks for watching! If you can live without the LSD, I think the Accord actually feels slightly better in corners, has better steering, a better ride, more space and better infotainment. Plus the extra power.
For me accord Sport has softer suspension and feels like a boat ... And the 20 inch wheels kinda make it feel artificial
@@MattMaranMotoring Matt. The GLI absolutely shattered the accord in the circuit corner test done by car and driver that is Honda Bias and it also traps the same speed as Honda and they have identical 0-60 and quarter miles. The GLI is down on power and up on weight and still preforms above it's class. I think you should have pushed the GLI a little harder.
why don't you just marry the civic si lol. i kid, it was a great review. as a Jetta enthusiast i really enjoyed the manual transmission aspect. thank you for the details.
Were you able to confirm if the heated steering wheel option will be enabled? Thanks.
No you can't in America but it has heated seats
Great video man! You might single handedly save the manuals from extinction.
Hows that beats sound system?
you should have compared warranties and scheduled free maintenance. It's part of the value equation. They differ greatly!
I had one GLI in 2013. Even if i tought that the car was beautiful and was crazy fun to drive (DSG) she was a mess. Huge problem with the turbo, oil leaking, windows not working and much much much more. I kept it 3 years. I went back to an Acura. I rather have a boring car to drive than a beautiful car with a lot of problems. I'm never going back to german cars.
Hey Matt! Is it fun to drive?
The A-pillar rattle is probably due to the Soundaktor ('noise maker') which vibrates the windshield to pump in fake engine noise. Here in Canada it's common for people to disable this feature (via coding) because it can induce cracked windshields from rock chips.
I'm glad the ride is softer. Tired of oversprung cars.
Nearly every Si I looked at was marked up so the price of the loaded GLI at MSRP is about the same as the Si now days.
Are these third or fourth gen E888?
These are the 3rd gen, the 8th gen gti uses 4th gen
Last time I look at an Elantra N in CA they were all listed over $40k.
OMG, the VW RATTLE! Every VW I've ever driven has had nice steering, good throttle feel AND A RATTLE. If I bought a new car, after years of living with my rattly 16-yo car, and the new car had a rattle? I would implode. This is not a "minor" thing, IMO. You are too nice. (haha) I also wonder how the Forte GT compares? On paper at least, similar drive train, but also less expensive.
This car or Toyota gr86? I am 36 years old and have 2 kids that i will take with me sometimes
That button gives you heated steering standard in Canada
I don't think that is correct. All of the Canadian dealers I have spoken to confirm no heating steering wheel on the GLI. It does come with upper level trims of the regular Jetta.
I found the Honda Civic Is to be a very poor value due to the following reasons : 1. Single mass flywheel manual gearbox built in India, 2. The corporate 1.5 liter engine is a great cost savings for the manufacturer but , diminishes the performance aspect for the consumer , 3. The elimination of the adaptive damping system. 4. Personally, I am not a fan of the styling at all 5. 30K is too expensive for what this vehicle provides.
Best car
I just recently overpaid for a '23 GLI Autobahn.... Windows can't stay clean, infotainment refuses to play my mp3 usb.. rattles & weird noises. Rear left rotor needs replacement. Feels like new shocks & struts are needed Have no idea how to check tire pressure. Mehhh
who plays mp3 these days?
2019 it did not have the digital cockpit in 2019 and now it does .
It looks more luxurious then sporty ... I mean the wheels should be either balcked out or bronzed may be ....
NO heated steering wheel...WHAT..........i hope they will adress this option.maybe a chip issue.....? I heard VW will be adding heat to the Canada cars already!
When the new GLI looks better than the new Golf R.. 😂
in no way is that true
You might need to get your eyes checked dude. Even the GTI looks better than the GLI.
Even though Elantra N is not faster than competitors, I can tell it is bargain.
How many times are you going to mention the Civic SI….
That piped in engine noise is incredibly obnoxious. I imagine this could be due to camera or microphone placement, but in the video it seems downright annoying. This is a trend that needs to stop!
The real question is is the GLI worth more money over the Si
I discuss that a bunch in this video! :)
Si doesn’t have adaptive dampers or cooled seats, but I think it has nicer interior, the UI on the Si for both gauge cluster and infotainment is more modern and more responsive and the infotainment is bigger at 9inch on the si
This car is 100% better than the Si. Let’s talk about preformance first. 1.5 soulless engine, vs a 2.0 ea888 engine that’s known to handle 400Hp reliably. Let’s talk About the better More premium interior with more features and options. Looks better, is more comfortable, tunes better, has a more reliable engine, has the better DSG option transmission, and fun fact it beat the SI around the track even though the si may feel more engaging. The SI is not worth 28k for a car that does 0-60 in 7 seconds and Quartermile in 15s and traps barely 95. I’m sure a corolla can do that
Definitely
Things are a bit different here interms of pricing…Matt would love your input…I’m downgrading from a 5.0 coyote and the base gli manual is 32500 vs the civic si is 37500… $5000 more for the si…what do you say? (Canadian prices)
Those weird red vent things up front ain’t it.
Looks good on black
I say it all the time, it needs to be a 5 door.
us americans dont know what that means, a wagon?
@@ChadingtonElliotSmith No, more like the Stinger. So the body of a sedan but with a hatch opening. So a fast back. It's just easier to put large items into the boot. Yes I know, just buy an SUV.
@@JFomo ah, i think we call that a sportback but super uncommon here. sounds awesome
Man; that fake engine noise sounds like ASS. Thank goodness they let you disable it.
Perhaps, but the civic si is ugly in comparison.
Elantra N continues to be the best overall compact sport car in the segment, all things considered.
Looks way better than the Golf, too bad it looks like the Taigo which is yet another useless SUV crossover whatever.
No rear vents, too cheap to remove the non-working heated steering wheel button, VW is getting worse and worse with their cost cutting.
It is removed you can't see it
21:51 i this gli rival is n line not full on n
The main issue is the 1st gear pull on the DSG. It shifts out of first way to soon and doesn’t start to pull until 2nd gear. The car desperately needs a tune. Stage 1 for ECM and Transmission. Then problem solved. BUT you just royally fucked your warranty once you tune it. If you think VW won’t bother you once they see the tune if you have issues…you’re an idiot.
Potholes and 45 series tires….
I’m sorry to tell you that it’s a fake engine noise
Wait what you changed your name ?
Haha yeah back in 2017. Welcome back!
@@MattMaranMotoring no way I’ve been away this long haha kids man kids make you lose track of time! I still enjoy watching you chuckle when you step on the gas and the car takes off much love bro 🙏🏽
WTF is rev hang
Luxury ?
Look like a Dodge Charger
Push the button, ‘and it starts right up’
What else would it do? Implode??
whatsupeverybody
The style of 2021 was cringe
Being a manual makes it unique, but that's where the uniqueness ends. It looks like a Kia. 🤔😏
Elantra N is the king of cheap fast sedans
Wherever, they are?
Elentra N is the King of looking like a RICER Korean car that a GLI with a single stage 1 will gap it
@@sharktin240 …..said no one ever lmao
Another snoooze fest car Zzzzzz
What would you like to see?
@@MattMaranMotoring I think your reviews are great, just some of these cars are pretty boring but I guess that’s just my opinion 😉
Leather donkey economy car seats. No thanks. They really limited the consumer decision on this pile
Front end looks horrible
I thought this car was dead? Also, that engine sounds like a lawnmower.
Can’t wait for Raties Rides on throttle reaction with this slow ass sedan lol.
Five years it will need 20k in repairs avoid it
I have seen people driving these a 100k plus without issues. Where did this data come from? 20k lol ? A new motor does not even cost that.
VW Volatile Wimps
Were you sexually assaulted by a dude in a VW or something? The hate is a bit much. It’s a car
@@sonsanddaughters9716 LOOOL
boring ... overpriced... slow... = fail... just make a sedan GTI please
Not with the GTI's horrible interior
Then you should look at the SI. It's even worse. And the Elentra N may be faster, but it looks like a cheap Korean toy ricer car that 70% of people would be embarrassed to drive in. Can't tune like the GLI so with a single stage 1 the GLI will smoke it, it's more comfortable, more features, more premium exterior and interior. Better build quality chassis all while you drive to work with dignity instead of disgrace like you would with an Elentra N
Just buy a GTI instead.
@@vr6gls MK7 GLI is way more worth it than a MK7 GTI. Is more unique, has more interior space, is more practical and gets more looks and cheers than the common box hatched GTI. Get over it
@@ruthlessruth846 60% of cars on the road in America are basic 4-door sedans. On what planet would that make the GLI more unique?? The GLI feels cheaper and less sporty to drive. The GTI is the iconic hot hatch. The GLI is the semi-sporty sedan for people who are on a budget. People know what the GTI is. The GLI is unknown to most folks outside of the VW community. Hell, they don’t even sell the GLI anywhere outside North America. The GTI is sold globally. Those are the facts and you need to get over it buddy. 👍
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Manual for life.
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Solid, honest, comparative review- thanks Matt!