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| Invoice* | $26,460 to $33,655 | $25,291 to $29,515 |
| MPG - City | 45 - 50 | 24 |
| MPG - Hwy | 51 - 54 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Jetta GLI than the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Convenience
With the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, due to its larger tank size and better fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Drivetrain
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has much less torque than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is significantly less powerful than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for holding your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid than that of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.