All 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 21,975 - 31,800
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Avg Price
Used
$ 26,663
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I Say
81 %
(TDI Comfortline)
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I Say
82 %
(Comfortline TDI)
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Strong, quiet diesel performance
Race-inspired DSG gearbox
Ultra fuel-efficiency
Smooth, composed ride and handling
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Price climbs quickly with options
Diesel can still be hard to find
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None
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (67%) |
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| Safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Fuel efficient
Cargo capacity
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Uninspired styling
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Intrusive road noise
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TSI Comfortline
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By Rob Rothwell
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Strong, quiet diesel performance
Race-inspired DSG gearbox
Ultra fuel-efficiency
Smooth, composed ride and handling
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Price climbs quickly with options
Diesel can still be hard to find
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None
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Low fuel consumption
Solid, well-built feel
Competent handling
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A little boring
Air conditioning slow to cool down cabin
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Besides the engine, hasn't changed since 2005
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (70%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (67%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Steering
Cargo room
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Brakes
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Noise levels
Engine output
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Stylish, purposeful vehicle, at the right price
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I'd prefer more feel to the steering
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None
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