Expert Evaluations
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 TSI Highline
Rating
84%
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- Fabulous 1.8T engine
- Excellent seats
- Roomy cabin
- Spot-on ergonomics
- Our tester had sticky brakes likely due to abuse (we had nothing to do with it)
2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L Trendline+
Rating
77%
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- Great fuel economy
- Handles well
- Nicely engineered
- Dated centre display
- Minimalist interior with some dubious plastics around the gauges
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- Great mildly-hot alternative to more hardcore vehicles
- Looks sporty and also has a proper trunk
- Premium gas required
- You may be left wishing for a slightly louder engine note
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- Seats
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- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
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- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Real world fuel economy
- Comfortable ride
- MSRP; not exactly cheap!
- Trunk space is limited because of battery pack