Volkswagen

Volkswagen Jetta

Price $22,895 – $33,295
Fuel consumption 5.5 – 9.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
The compact sedan from Germany gets a few cosmetic revisions and equipment updates for 2022. The bumpers and front grille are redesigned, while the interior features an all-digital instrument panel as standard. The base Jetta also gets a new turbocharged 1.5-litre engine that produces 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The sportier Jetta GLI returns with the same 2.0-litre engine producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 74%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Compact cars
The Car Guide rating 73%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2022

Aesthetic update, new base 1.5-liter turbo engine.

Pros

  • GLI version is a blast to drive
  • Large trunk
  • Manual gearbox still available
  • Reasonable fuel consumption

Cons

  • Soft suspensions
  • No regular USB port
  • High price for the Execline version

Recalls

none