Volkswagen

Volkswagen Jetta

Price $14,990 – $35,300
Fuel consumption 4.6 – 9.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
The Jetta is proposing several configurations that can be summed up in three main versions: basic, GLI and Turbo hybrid. The entry-level Jetta offers the 1.8L TSI or the 2.0L TDI. The GLI features a 2.0L TSI while the Turbo hybrid comes with a 1.4L four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and equipped with a seven-speed transmission. This combination delivers 170 horsepower and a total fuel consumption of 4.4 L/100 km.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Attractive price
  • Good road handling (GLI)
  • Good choice of engines
  • Welcoming rear seats
  • Agile in winter

Cons

  • Inconsistent prices
  • Weak basic engine
  • Abrupt DSG transmission (GLI)

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