Volkswagen Jetta

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 74% Detailed ratings

Price $23,595 – $34,795 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.6 – 9.8 L/100km

The seventh generation of the Jetta compact sedan excels as a fuel-efficient and comfortable road-tripper, averaging 6.9-7.1 L/100 km depending on the model. The turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine under the hood (158 horsepower) can be mated to either a manual or automatic transmission. A sportier alternative is the Jetta GLI, which replaces the rear torsion beam with an independent setup and boosts output to 228 horsepower.

The Car Guide rating 74%

Pros

Manual transmission available
Spacious trunk
Pleasant and efficient GLI version
Good fuel economy

Cons

Jerky 8-speed transmission
Lack of seat adjustments
Poor quality of the rear view camera
Uninspiring drive (except GLI)

Global rating

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

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Compact sport cars (Jetta GLI)

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