All 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,875 - 24,875
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Avg Price
Used
$ 18,438
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I Say
76 %
(2.0L Highline)
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I Say
81 %
(2.0L Highline)
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Diesel still not widely available
Diesel more costly than unleaded (at time of writing)
TDI engine is slightly noisier
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Outstanding fuel economy
Pulls like a freight train
Great driving dynamics
Good looks and high-quality cabin
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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ESP cannot be switched off (I was considering making it a RED light...)
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GLI details
Delightful 2.0T
Smooth transmission
Spacious cabin
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Quirky stereo & navigation controls
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Throttle tip-in a bit quick off idle
Manually adjustable seats
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Diesel engine doesn't require additives
Comfortable seats
Great design
Excellent seat heaters
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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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 (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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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 (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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ESP can't be turned off
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Muscular engine
Sporty yet subtle looks
Attractive interior trimmings
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