2024 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

Picture of the 2024 Maserati Ghibli

2024 Maserati
Ghibli

MSRP*: $109,500 to $165,000
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2025 Volkswagen
Jetta GLI

MSRP*: $32,715
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MPG - City 13 - 17 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 20 - 25 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 424-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 580-hp, 3.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 424 - 580 hp 228 hp
Exterior Length 195.7 in 186.9 in
Exterior Width 76.6 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Info not available Front 37.9 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

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Maserati Ghibli as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

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 Maserati Ghibli will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Maserati Ghibli is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Maserati Ghibli, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Handling
The Maserati Ghibli has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Maserati Ghibli 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
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Maserati Ghibli does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Maserati Ghibli and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.