[JettAdorable]

I'm getting the impression that the MKV is the more current model Jetta, but whats the difference between a GLI and an SE.

I thought the GLI was the hatchback model.

Fill me in!

 

[Dmez]

hatchback = GTI

GLI and SE are just packages, couldnt really tel you the dif off hand though

 

[Jetta Jim]

The GLI is the sport version of the Jetta. It has the sport trim (ground effects, wing, etc...), some interior badging & tweaks, sport suspension and larger wheels with low profile tires. I'm pretty sure the engine is the same so the only factory performance enhancement would be in handling.

 

[JettAdorable]

The GLI is the sport version of the Jetta. It has the sport trim (ground effects, wing, etc...), some interior badging & tweaks, sport suspension and larger wheels with low profile tires. I'm pretty sure the engine is the same so the only factory performance enhancement would be in handling.

I dont believe mine is a GLI, but mine DOES have the bigger rims and low profile tires and the ground effects pkg....

do you know what interior things are different off hand?

im confused...

 

[Jetta Jim]

I dont believe mine is a GLI, but mine DOES have the bigger rims and low profile tires and the ground effects pkg....

do you know what interior things are different off hand?

im confused...

The seats were the main thing I noticed in the one I looked at. They were deeper buckets than what my SE has. The trim piece that looks like aluminum in mine also looked more like carbon fiber if I remember correctly.

 

[eseastrand]

gli

I looked at a gli at the dealer the other day, the seats I saw had a plaid pattern down the center section of the seats, the clusters were a litte diffrent, and the steering wheel too. There may be more but I only checked it out for a min.

 

[EnjoiVDub]

the GLI and the GLS look almost the same. my MKIV jetta GLS VR6 looks exactly like a MKIV GLI. same rim sizes and everything. only difference is interior. the 2-tone leather seats that the GLI has. wish i had em haha

 

[duncanator]

I think that the GLI has dual-zone climate controls, leather seats, steering wheel audio controls, and navi as an option. I wish the other trim levels would include the steering wheel audio controls.

 

[ak1551]

The GLI is exactly like the GTI except based on a Jetta except a golf. The biggest differences are the optional DSG; only GLIs get the DSG the SE is a standard auto. The 07+ GLIs get launch control too. The interior in the GLI is exactly like the GTI and the front end looks exactly like the GTI too; w/ the red lining around the black honey comb grill. The GLI's get sport rubber too. Suspension is stiffer; w/ less body roll in the corners and a harsher ride.