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2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 tdi highline
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- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
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- Styling
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- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
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- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
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- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Muscular engine
- Sporty yet subtle looks
- Attractive interior trimmings
- ESP can't be turned off
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI Highline 2.0L Highline
Rating
81%
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- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
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- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Diesel engine doesn't require additives
- Comfortable seats
- Great design
- Excellent seat heaters
- Throttle tip-in a bit quick off idle
- Manually adjustable seats
- Quirky stereo & navigation controls
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI Highline
Rating
82%
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- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- GLI details
- Delightful 2.0T
- Smooth transmission
- Spacious cabin
- ESP cannot be switched off (I was considering making it a RED light...)
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI Highline 2.0L Highline
Rating
76%
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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Handling
- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Outstanding fuel economy
- Pulls like a freight train
- Great driving dynamics
- Good looks and high-quality cabin
- Diesel still not widely available
- Diesel more costly than unleaded (at time of writing)
- TDI engine is slightly noisier