NEW Tesla Model 3 vs VW Jetta - One is $10,000 Less!

[@pyroinfernia]

I watch these videos for your trump impressions.

[@Gjeebs]

Came early in this one! haha

[@dillonh01]

The long range RWD is even quicker and also qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, making that version $36,630 with delivery and fees. That’s only an $8K shortfall to get a lot more vehicle that’s cheaper to run.

[@everydayaudiophile]

from someone who owned a VW from 26k miles to 130k mi then moved to a 2022 Model 3 SRP, something to mention is the cost of ownership once the VW gets to 80k mi. then once you hit 100k... the cost of ownership just continues to rise. A fantastic car when I first got it, and even with consistent maintenance, i ran into so many oil leak issues, endless carbon build up issues, i had to relace the gear shift selector entirely intake manifold, the transmission started to go to shit. just a constant slew of issues. I'd rather deal with range loss and the "potential" of a battery issue, than the lost promise of a reliable engine.

[@uptoolayte1]

In a vw?! Get outta town!

[@rsamd]

Thats how vw and others makes money after they sold you the car. draining your wallet with expensive maintance and parts. Teslas are much cheaper over time

[@djb730]

Other cool feature of the Tesla rear screen is that if there’s no-one sitting in the front passenger seat, you can move it forward from the screen.

[@meatyeye]

Crazy times when a compact car that cost 30k is considered a bargain 😒

[@videoreborn]

That’s inflation.

[@meatyeye]

@@videoreborn Considering most of these automakers posted record profits this year, I’d definitely say it’s a little more complex than inflation. They’re just over priced

[@MJ-fh8fw]

I just got a new model Y dual motor and it has stalks, and after test driving the "refreshed model 3" without stalks, I'm happy I have stalks, because a family member got a model s and is having problems with its turn signal buttons.

[@jay.rsingh2530]

model 3 and model s "buttons" are different. Model s has touch buttons while model 3 has actual clicky buttons (that are more reliable). As someone with the new model 3, it was not a deal breaker and I am now indifferent on it. I have no trouble switching back and forth from my tesla and other gas car.

[@f250superduty76]

I have had a bunch of manual transmission vehicles. It’s fun for a minute but the worst is being stuck in traffic. Having to start and stop every car length and your leg is getting tired but you don’t have a choice you have to keep going.

[@jmd1218]

If you have s a solar system than the cost per mile is basically $0. I urge anyone that has an EV to install a solar system.

[@rsamd]

good luck charging with a 9-5 job. 😂

[@Jst4vdeos]

​@@rsamda lot of business have chargers in the parking lot, plus charging at home overnight is plenty to cover the commute

[@nathanbaker6033]

​@rsamd With most utilities, you get credit for the power you send to the grid during the day. You then use that credit to charge your car at night.

[@ChitFromChinola]

Important correction. You said that public charging was $0.37/kWh, but your graphic shows $0.57/kWh. The math is correct, it’s just a typo.

[@vxnova1]

It’s more likely a typo I know the super chargers around here are $0.37/kWh

[@Gjeebs]

Just a typo but thank you. Sending my editor to HR

[@ChitFromChinola]

Yup. I hope HR helps with some constructive guidance and root-cause analysis.

[@rsamd]

They are 0,57c in some places which is a ripoff.

[@ZachSolar]

Congrats on your 1,000th video 👌

[@Radium3D]

You should actually test the model 3 range, the new EPA ratings are much more accurate since beginning of this year. Usually Tesla's outperform the new EPA ratings now.

[@Gjeebs]

Yep we saw that on this trip!

[@diz354]

This is literally the perfect video, I was looking at both cars this week and The Trump impression was spot on 😂😂

[@SuperMw2montage]

I’m still rocking my 2011 Jetta with 110k miles. Hoping to get a model y soon!

[@Nihaofoo]

These Jettas go for like $21K base model. I'm guessing dealers even sell them at a further discount. Would be curious to see you compare the Civic hybrid hatch once they're out longer

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Just wondering how you see how many miles the Jetta has done in its lifetime.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

We do not get a Jetta here in Europe but we get a VW Golf Variant which is slightly larger and a real "Kombi". VW Golf Variant mHeV TSI DSG 150 HP manufacturer Code UR9P3S 44.496,88 Model 3 Standard White/White 45.670,-- Sorry, forgot, Euros of course that is 48.500,-- and 49.780,-- US$ respecitvely. As all prices in Europe including taxes.

[@omw2876]

Oh I wish you would compare a VW Tiguan to the model Y. The Tiguan was supposed to be a very high selling vehicle for VW just like the model Y for Tesla.

[@sparklander]

I remember when the VW Jetta used to be $20K. Haha. Times have truly changed.

[@shanewilfon6860]

The base model manual is

[@FantasticHydra]

Those stalks on the Jetta are the same stalks as in my 2014 Golf. 😂

[@Arpedk]

VW do not like innovation 🤣🤣 My dads old VW Polo didn't have Bluetooth in 2013, does your Golf?

[@FantasticHydra]

@Arpedk Yes, it has Bluetooth and a touchscreen display.

[@Arpedk]

@@FantasticHydra Wow, actually didn't expect that from VW the Polo didn't have anything

[@FantasticHydra]

@@Arpedk Well, the Golf is a step up in quality and price from the Polo.

[@meatyeye]

@@ArpedkVW models that are sold in US generally come with more innate tech. It’s geared to that market. Polo isn’t sold in North America…as opposed to Golf and Jetta which are

[@ChadAndChill]

Cool that you did top of the line on the Jetta but you can still go get one off the lot for $15,000 cheaper than a model 3.

[@laurabodycombe7998]

I used to have a Jetta back in the day but didn’t really like it. It didn’t have enough power.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea the power in the base model is awful

[@dstylez1171]

I use my FSD about 1000k per week and it literally is a game changer...it is OVER for ICE

[@S2kDude36]

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is easily a better car, better value, lower total cost of ownership, very low maintenance, and most importantly, Tesla has massively improved the quality, fit and finish of the 2024 over previous years.

[@pauldaggett6759]

Any VW on the road today will never have FSD….

[@itsjustderek]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT THE JETTA 😭😭😭😭

[@stephan9487]

Jetta? Are you serious bro? Do they even still make those? 🤯 😂

[@Gjeebs]

hahaha I forgot about them too but it was solid!

[@1975brett]

This Tesla sunshade comes up a lot, why can’t that shade just be included?

[@amoranite2255]

Didn't know I signed up for Trump to be comparing Tesla and VW.

[@livendi3229]

I love the Trump impressions. Please keep it up. PS the Steelers still suck. 😂

[@TyrannicG]

Love my Jetta, this one was for me

[@kirivanyam5969]

Not gonna lie I still want the Crozz II.😂

[@RoHübi]

It's a pity that they're don't sell the Jetta in Germany anymore!

[@Gjeebs]

Weird that they don't

[@overip]

Ok so 8 cents/mile at supercharger, 9.5 cents/mile for gas. If you factor the cost of the tire change, well over $1000 every 10-20,000 miles or less depending on how you drive, then the Jetta is way cheaper.

[@Gjeebs]

so stupid to think that's how often you change tires. I got 37000 out of a soft summer tire you would get more from an all season.

[@LP-vn1dn]

😂 10-20k miles tire change? Oh my…. Here we go again 😅

[@overip]

I mean that is what America's Tires told me, but sure, if you drive like a super grandpa tires will last more.

[@ervindelacruz8]

I'm surprised that the Jetta can go up to 435 miles. By the way, the new 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid can go up to 580 miles 😱😀

[@itsjustderek]

GJEEBS IS HAVING SO MUCH TROUBLE TALKING THESE LAST FEW VIDEOS HE MIGHT AS WELL START TALKING LIKE THE GUY AT THE BUS STATION IN THE SPONGEBOB EPISODE. THIS PLOOP TESLA PLOOP IS PLOOP A PLOOP SOLID PLOOP CAR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shanewilfon6860]

Trump 2024. Kamala salad dressing included😂😂

[@izayakliesen2497]

1st LESGOOOO!

[@Gjeebs]

Nice work!