Volkswagen

Volkswagen Jetta

Price $23,295 – $34,495
Fuel consumption 5.6 – 9.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
The Volkswagen Jetta received a mid-cycle update last year and returns for 2023 with only minor equipment revisions. Under the hood of this German compact sedan is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower along with 184 lb-ft. of torque. Meanwhile, the sportier Jetta GLI increases those numbers to 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft., respectively. In both cases, customers can select a manual or automatic transmission.

Detailed ratings

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

What's new in 2023

Trendline: blind spot detection now standard. Comfortline with Sport package: aluminum pedals and new Sport logos on the body.

Pros

  • Very spacious trunk
  • Powerful and fun GLI trim
  • Fun-to-use manual gearbox

Cons

  • High seating position that may not please everyone
  • No electrified version
  • Unknown reliability of the 1.5 liter engine

Recalls

none