Difference in VW Jetta models
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Difference in VW Jetta models
Anyone know the difference between vw models. I was looking at the last gen jetta tdi and a can't seem to know the difference between the gl and the gls. I know this car only has 90hp but their peaks are so low how fast are they off the line?
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Rep Power: 0 yeah GLS has PW, PL, rims and better stereo... i dont remeber the Gold TDI having any level options but then again i own a honda... and before that a dodge
go to vw's website a check what the current model lines show probably about the same
go to vw's website a check what the current model lines show probably about the same
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Originally Posted by UTICivic
A TDI can be a GLS. My mom had one before she traded it in for a ugly boat called the Phaeton...ugly I tell you.
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GL is the stripper model. Equate it to a DX. GLS has power stuff, CD, nicer seat fabric, etc.....
Its mechanically the same, they just add comfort items and raise the price.
They're not fast. Jettas are heavy pigs. The Diseasel does 0-60 in about 12 sec.
Its mechanically the same, they just add comfort items and raise the price.
They're not fast. Jettas are heavy pigs. The Diseasel does 0-60 in about 12 sec.
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It's hard to say exactly the differences between a GL and a GLS, since all of the parts are interchangeable. I do know the difference between a GLS and GLX, and it only has to do with the air conditioning controls.
With a diesel, you're looking at mad torque to get you moving, but if you try to drag race, you're ROASTED after about 150 feet. Zero top end. Just don't race, and enjoy your 40+ mpg. If you want to be unique, some tuner companies have their "racing TDIs" in the 15's in the 1/4.... which, coincidentally, is what i can easily run stock.
It's hard to say exactly the differences between a GL and a GLS, since all of the parts are interchangeable. I do know the difference between a GLS and GLX, and it only has to do with the air conditioning controls.
With a diesel, you're looking at mad torque to get you moving, but if you try to drag race, you're ROASTED after about 150 feet. Zero top end. Just don't race, and enjoy your 40+ mpg. If you want to be unique, some tuner companies have their "racing TDIs" in the 15's in the 1/4.... which, coincidentally, is what i can easily run stock.
trivial info but...
the type of engine that pre-1998 Volkwagens came with, affected it's lug pattern.
V6 models came with 5x100
non V6 came with 4x100
1999+ models are all 5 lug
A guy with a Jetta I used to work with was, getting into tuner stuff and was asking me about rims, so i did some research and found out.
the type of engine that pre-1998 Volkwagens came with, affected it's lug pattern.
V6 models came with 5x100
non V6 came with 4x100
1999+ models are all 5 lug
A guy with a Jetta I used to work with was, getting into tuner stuff and was asking me about rims, so i did some research and found out.
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Originally Posted by mrchowmein
phaeton was the lowest selling production car of last year, your mom is one of the 5 ppl who owns one . j/k
. j/kMy mom and I were at Carl's Jr once, and this lady with her husband sitting 2 tables away from us points at the car and says. "What the *** is that thing?! Its freakin horrible!" I felt french fries in my nose because I was laughing so hard.
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oops sorry for being off topic.
Diesel engines are great... They don't smell bad, or maybe becuase I'm used to better quality diesel then what we get here in the States... They're very strong off the line but they lose their power in the higher revs, which is why a lot of comapanies use turbo diesel engines.
oops sorry for being off topic.
Diesel engines are great... They don't smell bad, or maybe becuase I'm used to better quality diesel then what we get here in the States... They're very strong off the line but they lose their power in the higher revs, which is why a lot of comapanies use turbo diesel engines.
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Rep Power: 0 A Phaeton isn't a driver's car, it's a passenger's car. I don't know who would buy one to drive, you'd look like a chauffeur.
Back on topic, the GLS gets you power accessories and alloy wheels, and some other little goodies. The GL is manual crank windows, a tape deck, power locks and that's about it. Congrats for looking at the diesel - it was the best MKIV Jetta in my opinion. Great on gas and tons of torque around town.
Back on topic, the GLS gets you power accessories and alloy wheels, and some other little goodies. The GL is manual crank windows, a tape deck, power locks and that's about it. Congrats for looking at the diesel - it was the best MKIV Jetta in my opinion. Great on gas and tons of torque around town.
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Rep Power: 0 thanks for the reply and how did phaeton get on this, lol? I'm not a speed daemon, but how quick are these things off the line compared to an Si/Ex with 127hp? Head to head, how would this 2 cars match up from start to finish bone stock?
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Originally Posted by VTEC01EX
A Phaeton isn't a driver's car, it's a passenger's car. I don't know who would buy one to drive, you'd look like a chauffeur.
Back on topic, the GLS gets you power accessories and alloy wheels, and some other little goodies. The GL is manual crank windows, a tape deck, power locks and that's about it. Congrats for looking at the diesel - it was the best MKIV Jetta in my opinion. Great on gas and tons of torque around town.
Back on topic, the GLS gets you power accessories and alloy wheels, and some other little goodies. The GL is manual crank windows, a tape deck, power locks and that's about it. Congrats for looking at the diesel - it was the best MKIV Jetta in my opinion. Great on gas and tons of torque around town.
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