2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupe vs. 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupe

2024 BMW
i4 Gran Coupe

MSRP*: $52,200 to $69,700
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2024 Volkswagen
Jetta GLI

MSRP*: $28,085 to $32,585
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MPG - City Info not available 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 35 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 281-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 396-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 536-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 281 - 536 hp 228 hp
Exterior Length 188.5 in 186.9 in
Exterior Width 72.9 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 34.2 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 36.6 in
Front 37.9 - 38.5 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Jetta GLI than the BMW i4 Gran Coupe, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW i4 Gran Coupe and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI in the front seats.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW i4 Gran Coupe will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW i4 Gran Coupe is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the BMW i4 Gran Coupe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Handling
The BMW i4 Gran Coupe has a significantly larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW i4 Gran Coupe has a much more powerful engine than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The BMW i4 Gran Coupe has much less torque than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW i4 Gran Coupe and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.