All 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,875 - 23,980
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Avg Price
Used
$ 18,613
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I Say
76 %
(2.0L Highline)
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I Say
74 %
(2.5L Highline)
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I Say
79 %
(2.0L Trendline+)
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I Say
72 %
(2.0L Comfortline)
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I Say
80 %
(2.0L Trendline)
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I Say
81 %
(2.0 Trendline)
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Review details
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L Highline
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By Rob Rothwell
Friday, April 08, 2011
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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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 (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Price tends to climb with options
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Clean attractive design
More spacious cabin
Diesel-fired economy and persistent torque
Euro driving dynamics
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (67%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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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 (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Blend body design
Base model cheap-looking
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Spacious interior
Peppy 5-cylinder engine
Pleasant-to-use Tiptronic transmission
Good trunk space
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (67%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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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 (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No front center armrest
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Modest power level
Fuel economy not as good as competition
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Good looks, if a but generic
Comfortable and quiet ride
Lots of rear-seat space
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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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 (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Interior finish
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Engine
Fuel consumption
Transmission
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (67%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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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 (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No front center armrest
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Modest power level
Fuel economy not as good as competition
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|
Good looks, if a but generic
Comfortable and quiet ride
Lots of rear-seat space
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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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 (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Some VW premium touches gone
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Great exterior styling
Comfy seats
Tonnes of rooms
Price range
The drive
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