Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta's roomy back seat and affordable pricing make it a popular compact sedan pick. The Jetta's base 2.0L four-cylinder mills is good for 115 horses, but it's easy enough to step up to the available 1.8L four-cylinder turbo and enjoy its 170 horses and 184 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Jetta TDI is also available for fuel misers who want maximum efficiency along with the impressive 236 lbs.-ft. of torque that this 2.0L turbodiesel has to offer.
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 2015
N/A
Pros
- Several drivetrains
- available
- Attractive price (basic model)
- Improved dynamics (GLI)
- Good spaciousness
Cons
- 2.0-litre engine not powerful enough
- Unnoticeable fuel efficiency (hybrid)
- Expensive (GLI and hybrid)
- Very subtle changes