2015 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2015 Volkswagen Jetta

To distinguish between the two, manufactures usually alter a vehicle’s model name with something like Sport, GT, 5-Door, etc. Volkswagen though does things differently. The company doesn’t just take it a step further; it leaps forward twenty paces. Not only do VW’s compact sedan and hatchback have different names, they’re built on two completely different platforms.
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[@Jokero_YT]

I drove both, the Golf's seatbelt buckle digs into my hip when the Jetta's didn't. I find the Jetta a LOT more comfortable.

[@Donsburt]

I'd choose that lisp over the golf or jetta anyday

[@STEVE33437]

In comparing the two cars why did you fail to mention the most obvious difference, the hard plastic cheap interior of the Jetta VS the premium soft material interior of the Golf?

[@brandonfriesen5389]

Steve W The Jetta still has a soft touch dash, but the front door panels are hard plastic rather than the Golfs soft touch. But even the Golfs rear door panels are hard plastic..

[@STEVE33437]

Brandon Friesen In the US only the GLI & SEL have soft dashes and they are not the most sold.

[@symawd]

Steve W So do some TDI models.

[@STEVE33437]

symawd The SEL?

[@symawd]

Steve W SE w/ Connectivity and SEL.

[@keisuketakahashi8194]

Hey autoguide what would you say now that the Jetta has the new 1.4L turbo engine? Does it change the outcome at all?

[@uos64]

I can't decide golf vs gti ... I like the softer side of the golf because we have a lot of crappy roads here. But I love the dsg in GTI

[@heyitsme939]

I just traded in my 2017 Jetta for a 2018 Golf GTI autobahn. I have no clue what this guy is talking about with the transmission. The automatic transmission in the Jetta is the worst transmission I’ve ever experienced in a car. The dsg in the Golf GTI is so much smoother and feels more refined. The Jetta transmission shifts very roughly and just feels weird.

[@icemanroyal]

Sorry Autoguide, you just lost points with me for "recommending" the automatic, even if it is quicker shifting and "easier". #Autoguidelike iteasy

[@AlbertArrabal]

+icemanroyal Easier for who lol? In Europe there are thousands of people who doesn't know how to drive an automatic lol

[@jamesoconnor8300]

Albert Arrabal anyone with a brain could drive an automatic there’s no skill involved

[@brandonfriesen5389]

I wish this video was up a few months ago when I was considering a Golf and Jetta, but I still chose the Golf. The top trim Golf has features the Jetta doesn't. The 1.8t Jetta can't come with rain sensing wipers, automatic headlights, or the big sunroof. But the price came out to over $30,000! Paid a bit too much but the car is sooo good. The Mazda3 and Focus can't even compete!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Brandon Friesen Except for $30,000 you can get a fully optioned Focus ST, which might not be as nice inside as the Golf, but is better looking outside (subjective I know, but most people would agree the Golf is very bland looking) and rapes the 1.8T Golf in performance and dynamics (objectively) AND have enough money left over to fuel it for a year or more. All depends on what you want though, performance and good looks vs economy and premium finish. To say that Ford and Mazda can't compete is not accurate at all though, clearly in a lot of areas their offerings are a lot better than the Golf, particularly taking price into consideration.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

Matthew Sharpe I live in Canada so a fully optioned focus St here would cost $38,000. In your guys' money, I paid 27,500 for my car. But here, it's 30k I paid. Comparing at ST to a 1.8t is unfair. The car is much more expensive, I'd have to pay 2,000 more to get a base St. And who wants a base model car? I know a Ford technician and he says new Ford engines to avoid are all ecoboost engines. The only solid Ford engines being made today are the 2.0L in the base focus, the 3.7 and the 5.0. I wouldn't touch an ecoboost with a 10 foot pole if I had to own one. Carbon build up is becoming a major issue, bad coils, random misfires, fuel leaks, weak turbos and failing intake manifolds. I almost went for a titanium focus but it didn't offer the power and fuel mileage that the 1.8t gets. I work for Mazda and almost bit the bullet on a '15 Mazda3 GT 2.5L but they're cheaply made and the engines are almost as bad as the ecoboosts. That, plus after warranty I want to modify my car for power and Mazda has pretty much 0 popular tuning companies while VAG has 2 of the biggest in the world, APR and unitronic. Once Mazda becomes popular, works on their build quality and enhances durability and longevity, then I'll buy one since maintenance costs will be high in my golf.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Brandon Friesen Ah, I just assumed you were talking US dollars. I'm in NZ, and VW's bizarrely suffer from euro badge snobbery here, the dealers know they can charge a premium for the badge because their customers would never consider a Japanese or American brand, so a well specced golf 2 liter can run you close to $50,000, which is very similar to the Focus ST and far, far more expensive than a standard Mazda 3 or Focus. The Golf GTI is in the $60K+ area here, so I have no idea why people buy them because that's crazy money. Sounds like you have done your research anyway.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

Matthew Sharpe Geez that's a ripoff! As much as I live volkswagens, I'd totally go to Mazda or Ford for that price. That's just ridiculous.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

ericj305 Where I live it gets sunny and I love big sunroofs. The one in the Jetta will do but the golfs is much bigger. Also rain sending wipers is really nice to have and so is auto lights. And the golf is about $2,000 more than a Jetta. Those features are probably half that price. The nicer interior and chassis is the other half.

[@MrCarpediem6]

I always though the GOlf a hatch back vrs of the JEtta (or used to be). SO is the Audi A3 GOlf based and A4 Jetta?? Tks

[@MrCarpediem6]

A3 is golf based I believes

[@kc5077]

Like the channel, but this was not the best comparo, no mention of the TDI differences or the Golf Wagon.

[@David-nu6kw]

2015 Jetta here. Last year of the naturally aspirated 2.0 4 cylinder engine. 2Slow.

[@moneymick22]

I’m getting the Jetta this month iv been looking at videos and trying to get as much info on it as possible

[@alonzoclarkston1781]

I’m a year late how is the Jetta working

[@moneymick22]

@@alonzoclarkston1781 lol beginning of 2021 got into a hit n run from behind around 11pm, guy disappear as quick as he appeared, totaled, but since in my 2018 civic ex

[@moneymick22]

@@alonzoclarkston1781 miss the Jetta tho all the time, fastest/ most fun car I’d have yet

[@moneymick22]

@@alonzoclarkston1781 miss the Jetta tho all the time, fastest/ most fun car I’d have yet

[@faressaadi9110]

@@moneymick22 so is it reliable?

[@tranceformerfx]

It kills me that people still have a superiority complex when it comes to Manuals, and when ever an Automatic is recommended - they take it as an insult to their ego. Spoiler: Formula1, Daytona, and professional drag cars are standard in Automatic transmissions. Why? Because modern cars shift gears better than people. Get over it.

[@exeuroweenie]

That cracks me up as well.It seems cars are as contentious a subject as politics or religion.I grew up driving manuals,then converted to auto because city driving is a pain in the ass enough without shifting.When I drove sticks I didn't consider myself a saint or martyr,though.

[@leapfrog4561]

TranceFormerFX I would say That a manual is still more durable and less problematic.

[@azizamiri6989]

i have a vw jetta 2017 tsi ---- i love it -----

[@SydneyDrums]

Jetta - made in Mexico, longer wheelbase with more legroom in rear seat, cheaper cabin trim with harder plastics used.

[@BaldCreations]

Two of the greatest cars on the market.. which do you pick haha

[@Underpantsniper]

SSSSSSthufferin SSSthuckitash!!!!

[@jabsy5094]

Grow up you child

[@jamesthomas6785]

Underpantsniper haha spot on

[@minnesnowtan9970]

You talk about being fun to drive (taking corners fast) and then recommend an AUTOMATIC transmission? Tell the truth, you don't know how to use the third pedal, do you? As for practical, the Golf just doesn't have enough room until you get to the SportWagen. And even that is a bit smaller than my '93 Accord Wagon was.

[@MrKokom]

DSG Automatic transmission if far superior from Manual transmission, much faster and more responsive. It's not ur normal single clutch auto.

[@ryanm.3681]

Fools. Why would you recommend the automatic? The manuals are extremely easy and fun to drive.

[@granderondeproductions3286]

ok, why didn't you guys get a stick? I'm so done with automatic.

[@bbss8050]

Golf has 200 ft lb of torque

[@RonnyFL1]

The Golf (Hatch) has more cargo room than the Jetta (Sedan)??? How???

[@AutoGuide]

Because you can fold down the back seats in the Golf totally flat. Thanks for watching!

[@blue-ck9ns]

Duh. A hatchback is going to have more cargo room than a sedan. That’s common sense

[@RonnyFL1]

@@blue-ck9ns 😅🤣😂

[@kevinalan1335]

Seriously how much is VW paying you guys!?

[@Ara198826]

I think it is 5 speed manual if I'm not mistaken

[@thegreatlakestrucker]

Ara J Golf is a 6 Speed

[@Ara198826]

zombiesrule1 GTI is 6 speed , 1.8 T is 5 speed

[@lowkeylaw]

4:20

[@adamrihan7472]

bro where’s the race

[@dexterwallace4060]

"I recommend the automatic transmission" 😂😂😂

[@shoneie]

Recommend automatic? Seriously? You guys are not car guys. Lol. Brutal.

[@LegacyIvyTerascale]

did Sami took a bite of his own tongue ?

[@Dre2383]

Get those checked out...

[@TheSuperMotoHooligan]

T to the S to the I...

[@NaterTater182]

The golf has môre torque

[@blue-ck9ns]

Golf all the way

[@DRAGONIKification]

VW?Never.

[@throe68]

And yet...you're here and watched the video.....hmmm

[@lydibooboo]

Golf>>Jetta

[@batuhangokce9356]

Zega

[@zontarr8812]

comparing the same car , lol

[@metalgee]

SOS!

[@Romband1919]

Lots of bhhhhhhmmmsssssssssssss 😁

[@LT_Commander_Data]

1.8 TSI = Blown Engine at 170K miles! DO NOT BUY THE JETTA

[@andrf1749]

They are good, but maybe you got the tsi because it is cheaper, the tdi is the best

[@MatrixDiscovery]

WTF? Is this paid by VW? People have to remember that these VW has serious electrical problems in which VW does not cover. If a relay fails on a VW, you have to pay $1000 for it. I ain't joking. That's why their re-sale values are horrible.

[@Sigrafix]

You should tittle this video: "Ugly vs. Uglier" The Golf at least has a nice interior.. I'm sure they're good cars and drive well but jebus.. these things make Toyota's look exciting.

[@Eatmykellogs]

Sigrafix GTI and GLI are much better looking versions.

[@darrenloke5486]

Sigrafix Really? A toyota looks exciting to you? Wait a min...you don't mean they drove as exciting as well right? *facepalms*

[@Sigrafix]

Darren Loke It's hyperbole dip shit.. I meant to say by comparison, the styling on these cars is so fucking bland that it makes boring toyotas look exciting by contrast.. how dense are you really?

[@corruptqc8334]

Sigrafix who cares about the styling, you drive your car you don't look at it.

[@Sigrafix]

Corrupt Qc That's one of the dumbest things I've ever read.