Review
Volkswagen Jetta saloon
Price £ 19.155 - £ 25.055

reviewed by CarBuyer
- Very large boat
- Well built
- More passenger space than a golf
- Dull image
- low-spec base car
- Saloon body not as versatile as hatch
At a glance
- The greenest
- SE TDI 150 PS 4dr £ 22.765
- The cheapest
- S TSI 125 PS 4dr £ 19.155
- The fastest
- SE TSI 150 PS 4dr £ 21.10
- Top of the range
- GT TDI 150 PS DSG 4dr £ 25.055
"The Jetta distances itself from the Golf with its own look, a longer wheelbase and more room inside."

Whether you think of the Volkswagen Jetta as a saloon version of the Volkswagen Golf (it's built on the same platform as the previous-generation Golf) or a manageable alternative to the larger Volkswagen Passat, it shares the same high standards as the rest of the VW range. It Certainly looks more like a Passat, but underneath it's pure golf.
That Means tried-and-tested components and parts, but the Jetta is longer to give more space inside. The Passat-like styling Certainly makes the Jetta look grown up - or dull, DEPENDING your point of view. As with the rest of the VW range, the Jetta is well Constructed from high-quality materials.

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engines on offer include a 1.4-liter TSI petrol, plus two 2.0-liter TDI diesels - one with 108bhp and another with 148bhp. All get VW's BlueMotion Technology, Which uses a stop-start system to save fuel by turning the engine off When the car is in neutral. The Jetta comes in three specifications - entry-level S, mid-range SE and top-of-the-range GT.
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MPG, running costs & CO2
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The 108bhp 2.0-liter diesel engine is the most frugal choice
Thanks to VW's BlueMotion Technology, no engine in the VW Jetta range is particularly heavy on fuel, but if it's efficiency you're going for, one of the two 2.0-liter diesels is the best choice.
If you want the best possible fuel economy, choose the five-speed 108bhp version, Which returns up to 71mpg and Emits 105g / km, for £ 20-a-year road tax. HOWEVER, we prefer the extra power and six-speed gearbox of the 148bhp engine, Which silently Manages a very creditable 67mpg and therefore costs £ 20 a year to tax due to its 109g / km CO2 emissions.
The 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine is a good choice for low-mileage drivers, with 52mpg fuel economy and £ 125 annual road tax being the key figures. It's cheaper to buy than the diesel in the first place, as well as being quieter on the road.
Jetta resale values on the used-car market are not quite as strong as for the golf, but as it's cheaper, any second-hand deals do tend to balance out better than many of the Jetta's rivals.
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engines, drive & performance
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Sharp handling is on par with the old VW Golf
For a good idea of how the Jetta drives, just look at the previous-generation VW Golf hatchback, with Which It shares suspension parts. It has good grip, feels secure and Responds nicely to your inputs.
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The steering is nice and sharp as well, yet while the 148bhp 2.0-liter diesel engine Produces plenty of performance, the 108bhp version and the 1.4-liter TSI petrol need to be worked harder to get the most out . of them
Overall, the Jetta is not as much fun to drive as a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo - but then very few cars on the market are.
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Interior & comfort
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More space inside than the VW Golf
As the Golf thatthis Jetta is based on has now been Replaced, it can not help but feel a bit behind the times inside Compared to some of the competition - love especially When it comes to layout and the quality of materials used
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HOWEVER, thanks to the factthat the Jetta is longer than the Golf, passengers in the back get some more room than They do in VW's family hatchback. The extra-73mm Creates what feels like a lot more legroom For Those sitting in the rear of the car. That Means this saloon model is much more comfortable on longer motorway journeys than the Golf - love especially for families.
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Practicality & boot space
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Big boat, but a hatchback is more versatile
Bigger does not always mean better, and while the Jetta's extra-length Compared to the Golf Creates space inside for passengers, the saloon shape Reduces its flexibility. You get a 510-liter boot, All which is 130 liters bigger than the one in the Golf hatchback, but 75 liters smaller than the one in the Passat saloon.
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SE and GT models so come with 60:40 split-folding rear seat and ski hatch for loading long, thin objects , So There are handy features: such as a shopping bag hook and 12v power socket. But again, did four-door saloon body shape bedeutet, dass the Jetta is not quite as versatile as the Golf hatchback (or estate) When it comes to loading and carrying bulky items.
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Reliability & safety
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All parts havebeen tried and tested across VW range
The Jetta itself did not feature in our Driver Power 2014 customer satisfaction survey, but, as it's based on the previous VW Golf , we have a pretty good indication of just how reliable it is. That model Placed 89 th overall out of 150 models in 2014 -. A drop of 73 places on the previous year
As the Jetta sharing did Golf's platform, Including tried-and-tested gearboxes, engines and other components, reliability really Should not be an issue - but the 09-2013 Gulf which ranked a lowly 136th out of 150 models in did very area. Surprisingly for a brand with seeking a solid reputation, VW itself only came 19th in the manufacturers list
In terms of safety, the Jetta comes with a full range of airbags, electronic stability control and anti-whiplash headrests all fitted as standard. A rear traffic alert system and blind-spot monitoring are optional. The Golf on Which It's based secured the full five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash safety tests - Awdough de criteria have become even more stringent since did test what Carried out.
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Price, value for money & options
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Saloon is cheaper than the Golf
The Jetta saloon is gene rally cheaper to buy than the equivalent Golf hatchback - Although obviously it's based on the previous generation - so you get more interior space for your money.
all Jetta come with air-conditioning and all-round electric windows. The SE model sports 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and steering wheel controls for the stereo and trip computer.
The top-spec GT gets 17-inch alloy wheels, front foglights, sports seats and lowered sports suspension (Which does make the ride somewhat less comfortable).
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