'19 GLI or '19 Accord 2.0t

Mar 4th, 2019 9:12 am

#1

Nathanisking [OP]: Jr. Member; Mar 3, 2019; 185 posts; 171 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 9:12 am

Hey everyone, in the next few months I will be looking to lease either a 2019 VW Jetta GLI (DSG) or 2019 Honda Accord 2.0t Automatic. Likely a 42-48 month lease.
I know that the GLI isn't out yet, but I'd like to get some perspective on both cars. The Accord is larger, but the Jetta might have slightly better features. They are both relatively the same price after options.
Just trying to see what the world thinks of these two options.

Thanks

Mar 4th, 2019 11:42 am

#2

kevin123456: Newbie; Oct 9, 2008; 74 posts; 26 upvotes; Terrace

Mar 4th, 2019 11:42 am

Very different appearances on these two. Personally the Jetta is a very bland looking sedan, even the interior is a vast contrast to the Accord. I didn't even know the accord and Jetta were cross-shopped.

Do you care about the appearance of one over the other?

For payments the VW has better rates when currently compared to the Accord.

Mar 4th, 2019 11:50 am

#3

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4741 posts; 5015 upvotes; GTA

Mar 4th, 2019 11:50 am

The GLI looks marginally better than the Accord (but that's not saying much for either of them...). Both engines are equally proven. GLI has the higher performing transmission. Fuel economy is probably about the same. I would question the reliability of the GLI, but it would be under warranty.

Mar 4th, 2019 11:51 am

#4

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4741 posts; 5015 upvotes; GTA

Mar 4th, 2019 11:51 am

kevin123456 wrote: ↑ I didn't even know the accord and Jetta were cross-shopped.

They really shouldn't be. Jetta is compact. Accord is mid-sized.

Mar 4th, 2019 11:54 am

#5

CocoJambo: Deal Addict; Mar 16, 2015; 1936 posts; 371 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 11:54 am

Why is current generation accord a mid sized ? It should be full sized... no?

Mar 4th, 2019 11:55 am

#6

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4741 posts; 5015 upvotes; GTA

Mar 4th, 2019 11:55 am

Honda doesn't really have a full-sized sedan in their lineup. Acura RLX would be closest. Or a Toyota Avalon.

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Mar 4th, 2019 12:05 pm

#7

Marxwell: Jr. Member; Nov 23, 2013; 149 posts; 108 upvotes; Hamilton

Mar 4th, 2019 12:05 pm

Haven’t been in a recent Jetta but if you ever have to carry people around I think the back seats in the accord would be limo like in comparison. Sat in the accord at the auto show, only sat in the gti /sportswagon but not the Jetta.

Mar 4th, 2019 12:13 pm

#8

sandini_power: Sr. Member; Apr 11, 2009; 702 posts; 295 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 4th, 2019 12:13 pm

what trim of Accord are you looking at? Sport? Touring? That would make a diff in price too and features.

Mar 4th, 2019 12:28 pm

#9

Nathanisking [OP]: Jr. Member; Mar 3, 2019; 185 posts; 171 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 12:28 pm

I'm looking for a sporty-ish car that is fun to drive. Looks do matter, but to me the colour is more important to me. I'm big on tech and features. I don't have kids or pets, so it it will only usually be me driving.
I'm looking at the Accord Sport 2.0t, sorry for not clarifying.
I'm not concerned about reliability because the warranty period will cover whatever I need.

Mar 4th, 2019 12:41 pm

#10

kevin123456: Newbie; Oct 9, 2008; 74 posts; 26 upvotes; Terrace

Mar 4th, 2019 12:41 pm

Nathanisking wrote: ↑ I'm looking for a sporty-ish car that is fun to drive. Looks do matter, but to me the colour is more important to me. I'm big on tech and features. I don't have kids or pets, so it it will only usually be me driving.
I'm looking at the Accord Sport 2.0t, sorry for not clarifying.
I'm not concerned about reliability because the warranty period will cover whatever I need.

Would the VW GTI 4 door hatch work size wise? because that is sportier than either of these

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Mar 4th, 2019 12:57 pm

#11

ziaa: Deal Addict; Oct 16, 2007; 1803 posts; 1143 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 12:57 pm

I would lean towards the GLI if you want sporty. It is lighter, and comes with a mechanical LSD. Plus VW's virtual cockpit is pretty slick.

If you need the space, then go accord.

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Mar 4th, 2019 1:09 pm

#12

martyre: Newbie; Nov 15, 2017; 72 posts; 90 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 1:09 pm

derass wrote: ↑ They really shouldn't be. Jetta is compact. Accord is mid-sized.

If you're looking in terms of size sure, but I think OP might be looking in terms of HP.

Mar 4th, 2019 1:39 pm

#13

Mr_Dogg: Deal Addict; Feb 26, 2012; 2399 posts; 680 upvotes; MISSISSAUGA

Mar 4th, 2019 1:39 pm

You will get much better tech in the GLI.

Mar 4th, 2019 2:00 pm

#14

bembol: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 20271 posts; 3800 upvotes; Woodbridge

Mar 4th, 2019 2:00 pm

Amazing how VW and Audi is so different.

I love the EXTERIOR but can't get over the bland interior.

I've test driven a few VW (Jetta, Golf GTI and Tiguan) and performance is great.

Honda since releasing the CivicX in 2016 has changed my attitude (bought the 2017 FK7 Sport Touring), I love the aggressive exterior design, the interior has improved as well as the performance.

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Mar 4th, 2019 2:41 pm

#15

Nathanisking [OP]: Jr. Member; Mar 3, 2019; 185 posts; 171 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 2:41 pm

I used to have a 2012 GTI, kinda why I am leaning towards the GLI.
I don't really need the space as it is usually just me and my wife that's it, the odd time I drive people around but I'd say 95 percent of the time its just me.
I feel the tech is somewhat similar but the GLI has the digital cockpit, the heated and cooled seats, the locking diff. and the DSG transmission. Also a bonus is memory seating, especially when you have two drivers with different heights.
Although the Accord has much more power and room, I heard the MK7 Jetta interiors aren't the greatest.

Mar 4th, 2019 2:49 pm

#16

IndusVally: Deal Addict; Jan 12, 2008; 1816 posts; 1972 upvotes; TDot

Mar 4th, 2019 2:49 pm

bembol wrote: ↑ Amazing how VW and Audi is so different.

Really? Tell that to all the VW owners that love saying they're driving an Audi, but has a VW badge for product hierarchy reasons.

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Mar 4th, 2019 3:12 pm

#17

iflyplanes: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 2146 posts; 2600 upvotes; Ottawa

Mar 4th, 2019 3:12 pm

The Sport 2.0 has great reviews and handles really well for what it is.

Mar 4th, 2019 5:41 pm

#18

spike1128: Banned; Oct 7, 2010; 15713 posts; 5962 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 5:41 pm

The Jetta should be a better drive. Interior should be better from VWAG. I would get the GLI if I was in the same position.

I personally like the GTI better. I guess it depends on price for me.

Mar 4th, 2019 5:48 pm

#19

mr_raider: Deal Expert; Feb 29, 2008; 30821 posts; 5657 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 4th, 2019 5:48 pm

CocoJambo wrote: ↑ Why is current generation accord a mid sized ? It should be full sized... no?

Not really. Class is ascertained by interior room. Cars are getting bigger, fatter and heavier, but seem to have crap interior room.

Mar 4th, 2019 8:47 pm

#20

ES_Revenge: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2004; 35607 posts; 19134 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2019 8:47 pm

CocoJambo wrote: ↑ Why is current generation accord a mid sized ? It should be full sized... no?

It's very close to full-size. IIRC the 8th gen car was classified by the [US] EPA as full-size/large in the sedan format while the coupe was slightly smaller and was thus a mid-size. The 9th & 10th gen only have a sedan and they are slightly smaller than the large sedan specification making them mid-size by US definitions.

Anyway, my vote goes to GLI.

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'19 GLI or '19 Accord 2.0t

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