Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 -22 City / 29 -31 HWY
Horsepower
200
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle bill L
Superb condition VW Golf turbo 4 door, very well maintained.
Very well maintained VW turbo Golf 4 door. Color is dark blue, car is in exceptionally good mechanical shape, no rust and many new parts.
accountCircle Justyn S
It is a very reliable car with great gas mileage. I love it
It is one of the smoothes rides I've ever been in. With all the sports attachments its very fast
accountCircle Haley B
It is a practical but fun car.
I love the transmission, the handling, the aesthetic. There's not really anything I do not like. The gas mileage could be better.
accountCircle Melissa M
I love the interior and how spacious it is !
My Jetta is really a great car. I love the spaciousness of the back seats and so do my friends. The car runs great, especially for the amount of miles I have put on in such a short amount of time. It's great on gas and also very heavy and sturdy Which makes me feel safe in case of accidents. I would highly recommend a VW for those who can afford the maintenance and the higher cost that it requires for certain parts.
accountCircle Maggie S
This car is very sporty and super comfy!
Very reliable car and super comfy! My favorite features are probably the heated seats and leather interior. On the down side, when things do go wrong it seems to be pretty expensive!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Corey C
It is a great car until it breaks out of warranty.
Incredibly low reliability. Failed fuel injectors, intermittent runner faults on the intake manifold, faulty o2 sensors, crankshaft and rear main seal leaks, pcv and diverter valve tears.

Volkswagen GLI Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn Man
200 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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200 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2009 Volkswagen GLI Owner Reviews

4.17
6 Reviews
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5 stars 67%
4 stars 17%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 17%
accountCircle Corey C on February 27, 2021
It is a great car until it breaks out of warranty.
Incredibly low reliability. Failed fuel injectors, intermittent runner faults on the intake manifold, faulty o2 sensors, crankshaft and rear main seal leaks, pcv and diverter valve tears.
accountCircle Maggie S on April 29, 2020
This car is very sporty and super comfy!
Very reliable car and super comfy! My favorite features are probably the heated seats and leather interior. On the down side, when things do go wrong it seems to be pretty expensive!

Ranks #18 Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI has an average owner rating of 4.17 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 30 other Small Cars.

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4.86
2
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4.64
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4.17

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #7 of 30 other Small Cars.

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40 MPG
2
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36 MPG
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31 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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