Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 City / 32 HWY
Horsepower
200
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jamie P
It's a great, german engineered vehicle, and much better than its competitors
My GLI is very german and very sporty. I love the power and handling. Will always buy VW's
accountCircle Keli H
My Jetta gli’s is the best.
This car wants to go. It is quick to accelerate. I had to get used to the 3 second delay when taking your foot off the brake, the car will automatically accelerate slightly for you. The navigation system could use some serious improvement. I love the Bluetooth feature for connecting my phone to my car. This allows me to make phone calls or listen to music. The car is very comfortable. The seats are very comfortable for bucket seats. The red stitching is a nice touch. I love the square bottom steering wheel.
accountCircle Ian S
Reliable, luxurious Volkswagen gli.
My Volkswagen gli has been a very reliable car. Not only is reliable it is much more luxurious than you would expect. The comfort and sharpness of the interior is very appealing. The turbo also add a nice boost in power. It also allows modability if you are in to that.
accountCircle Joseph F
High quality car for a great price.
This car has incredible acceleration (turbo) without killing your gas. I do not mind putting in a higher octane at a higher price with such good gas mileage. Smooth ride, amazing sound speakers, comfortable seats a and beautiful design. I am proud to own it.
accountCircle Zach X
Fast and reliable car that will get you where you need to go in style.
Great car that runs well. I have been taking good care of it with preventative maintenance and as a result I have not had any mechanical issues. Cannot beat having a vehicle that is reliable. The sunroof is great in the late summer and early fall. Gas mileage is also great even though it really has some get up and go! Overall a wonderful vehicle.
accountCircle Chris H
My awesome gli that I guarantee you'll love as well.
I enjoy my 2013 VW gli very much, I has the feel of a sports car and the comfort of an everyday car. I would highly suggest this vehicle to anyone who is looking into purchasing one. Also the power behind the wheel gives you a comfortable ride as well as a sleek look to the exterior.
accountCircle Allissa N
Cost of routine maintenance procedures is pricey such as oil changes and belt changes.
The transmission is very smooth. The exhaust notes sound amazing, as well as the turbocharger. The fuel efficiency is great as well.
accountCircle Jennifer P
One of my favorite is the speakers and keyless entry and start.
I bought the car used so it had some miles on it when I purchased it. The only problems I have had with this vehicle so far was one of the coils went bad which is usual maintenance for any car. At the moment I have an 02 sensor problem also. The car isn't very good in the snow. For the most part though it is a very nice car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Victor A
It is a fairly reliable vehicle.
Performance wise it's great, pretty quick but can sometimes be a gas guzzler. Problems wise it has not given me much trouble.

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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Base
200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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Autobahn
200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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Autobahn w/Nav
200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Volkswagen GLI Owner Reviews

4.74
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5 stars 77%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Ian S on June 12, 2021
Reliable, luxurious Volkswagen gli.
My Volkswagen gli has been a very reliable car. Not only is reliable it is much more luxurious than you would expect. The comfort and sharpness of the interior is very appealing. The turbo also add a nice boost in power. It also allows modability if you are in to that.
accountCircle Jennifer P on June 8, 2021
One of my favorite is the speakers and keyless entry and start.
I bought the car used so it had some miles on it when I purchased it. The only problems I have had with this vehicle so far was one of the coils went bad which is usual maintenance for any car. At the moment I have an 02 sensor problem also. The car isn't very good in the snow. For the most part though it is a very nice car.

Ranks #1 Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 Volkswagen GLI has an average owner rating of 4.74 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 39 other Small Cars.

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4.74
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4.68
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4.63

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Volkswagen GLI has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #13 of 38 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
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48 MPG
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32 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety