Volkswagen

Volkswagen Jetta

Price $21,595 – $32,395
Fuel consumption 5.8 – 9.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 73%(view ratings)
Built on Volkswagen’s MQB platform, the Jetta continues to offer two different engines for 2021. The first one is a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder rated at 147 horsepower and paired with either a manual or automatic transmission. The second is a 2.0-litre turbo that increases output to 228 horsepower and is exclusive to the Jetta GLI model. When it comes to infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included as standard and a larger eight-inch touchscreen is available.

Detailed ratings

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 2021

No major change

Pros

  • Spacious interior
  • Nice interior presentation
  • Fun to drive GLI variant

Cons

  • Americanized design
  • Slightly high price scale
  • Some poorly made plastics on board

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