Jetta GLI vs XF Sportbrake

Volkswagen · Jaguar

1/4 Mile winner

Jetta GLI

Beats the XF Sportbrake by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Jetta GLI beats the XF Sportbrake by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Jetta GLI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

228 hp

250 hp

0–100 km/h

6.5s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L I4 Turbo

I4 Petrol / V6 Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

350 Nm

400 Nm

Price

$31,000

$60,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Jetta GLI

XF Sportbrake

100 m

6.574s

1/8 mile

9.666s

1/4 mile

14.414s

1 km

25.395s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Jetta GLI is $31,000 vs $60,000 for the XF Sportbrake — a $29,000 gap. Power: XF Sportbrake makes 22 hp more (228 vs 250).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Jetta GLI or the XF Sportbrake?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Jetta GLI is faster, beating the XF Sportbrake by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Jetta GLI vs the XF Sportbrake?

The Jetta GLI hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the XF Sportbrake does it in 6.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Jetta GLI produces 228 hp; the XF Sportbrake produces 250 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Jetta GLI tops out at 250 km/h, and the XF Sportbrake reaches 250 km/h.

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