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Expert Evaluations: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Highline
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Miranda Lightstone
Oct. 9, 2012
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Solid on the road
Diesel means longer drives between the pumps
DSG a pleasure to drive in the city
Will pay a premium for TDI, but well worth it in the long run
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
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Alexandra Straub
Nov. 5, 2012
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Great Look
Fuel economic nature
Fun to drive
Decent trunk space despite battery pack
Visibility out the rear
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Highline
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Justin Pritchard
March 17, 2013
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Great on gas
feels solid and refined
plenty of feature content
goes like stink
Requires premium fuel
Slightly reduced trunk space
Strange brake pedal feel
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Highline
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Marie-Andrée Ayotte
June 26, 2013
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta
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Marie-Andrée Ayotte
June 28, 2013
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Highline
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Marie-Andrée Ayotte
July 5, 2013
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Great fuel economy
Seamless transitions from one energy source to another
Limited rearward visibility
Battery affects cargo room
Inconsistent and violent braking system
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