2009
Volkswagen GLI

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$24,770
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    Starts at
    $24,770
    21 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    $25,870
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Safety review

Based on the 2009 Volkswagen GLI base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
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100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.6
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 4.0

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  • By JP Welder from Braintree, VT
    Owns this car
    March 3, 2020

    Fun Car to Drive

    Creature Comforts, speed, Performance, For a person 5'6" there is plenty of leg room front and back and there are plenty of ways to make the drive more comfortable with the power seats. I also LOVE the heated seats. Just wish it had a heated steering wheel
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Joeym from Aurora
    Owns this car
    October 30, 2019

    Best car I’ve owned

    Very fun car to drive, does well in the snow, when buying new it dose not break the budget. Not a car you will regret buying
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sport fan from Plantation Florida
    Owns this car
    October 12, 2019

    Great car

    We selected this car because It offers great space for us to travel as family and well the experience of a sport car. We recommend it Note: this model is from 2019. The options above didn’t let me select the right year.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Edckozul
    Owns this car
    June 25, 2017

    Most reliable car, low maintenance costs. Very fun

    Car is what you see is what you get. Very reliable, quick and a friend favorite. Putting performance mods on this car only increases the fun.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By mul21100 from rochester, ny
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2017

    Each GLI Better Than Before

    I've owned 3 Jetta turbos and the GLI is the best of the lot. Sports car features in a dependable Jetta body. I would buy another in a heartbeat. I would recommend this car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Manfromja from Worcester, MA
    Owns this car
    May 21, 2017

    Early, but working great

    This cars performs way above what I paid for it. As long as things keep going well, I'll be a happy owner. The performance on the highway is great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Swagcars from tunisia,zaghouan
    Owns this car
    May 15, 2017

    i hope that i get this car it's my dream car

    It's very nice car the design is awesome the performance are good i think that everything in this car perfect
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By dfreshmaine from Biddeford, ME
    Owns this car
    April 21, 2017

    '09 Jetta GLI nightmare

    The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta GLI was the first car I've ever purchased new. Driving it home, I was thrilled with the upscale interior, unique plaid heated seats and all the other bells and whistles. The turbocharged 2.0 engine was powerful, shifting was on point and it cornered as well as more expensive German sports sedans. At around 45,000 miles was when the problems started to occur. I was on a work trip down in Connecticut, and while waiting in line to get onto the premises, suddenly, every warning light was going off in addition to a horrible beeping sound. The car started to shake a little, and that's when I quickly noticed plumes of thick smoke coming from my tailpipe. Of course, they didn't let me onto the facility, so I was forced to limp the car back to my hotel parking lot where it sat until I could have it towed to the nearest VW dealership. Once at the dealership, I was told it was a faulty fuel injector, and that it would cost approximately $799 to fix it. I told them the mileage, thinking the service advisor would quickly remind me that it was under warranty and it should be no cost, but he just as quickly, told me that the fuel injectors were not covered under the powertrain warranty. I obviously paid to have it repaired, being on the road and needing a vehicle to get around. After the trip, several weeks later, another fuel injector failed-only a few thousand miles were put on after the first repair. The cost was cheaper by $100, at my local VW dealership, but I was not impressed. After that, it was one problem after another. Intake flapper motor, trunk and hood struts breaking, extreme steering wheel vibration , electrical issues, CEL illuminating when I'd fill up at certain gas stations, ignition components, carbon build up, radio cutting in and out, etc. The only reason I purchased a VW was because my 2002 Passat was absolutely bulletproof. Boy, was I wrong. My '02 was German made. The '09, was made in Mexico. I'm sorry, but I feel that Volkswagen let me down, so I called their customer service number as well as wrote them a letter explaining everything that I had gone through. I thought that I would never hear back from them, but after five or six weeks, I got an envelope in the mail containing a check for $1200.00 reimbursement. I had paid $1600.00 out of my own pocket, but was very happy that they did what they could to do right by me. I was glad to have most of my money back, but I don't think I will ever purchase another one of their cars after the nightmare I experienced.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2009 Volkswagen GLI?

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2009 Volkswagen GLI?

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen GLI reliable?

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Volkswagen GLI owners.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen GLI a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Volkswagen GLI. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 4.0
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