It's hard to find fault with the Jetta, but I'll try. While the remote comes with a trunk release button, it would be handy if it would unlock when all four doors were also unlocked. Also, in a state of the art car a CD player should come standard.
In summary the Jetta is driving enthusiast's car endowed with premium quality and upscale features. The fact that it can be purchased for an economy car price makes it one of the most impressive cars available. How do you make a good thing even better? VW has improved its warranty to cover four-years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first, plus wear and tear items and adjustments for the first year or 24,000 km. The limited powertrain warranty covers 5-years or 100,000 km. That's the final word in a very good sport sedan argument.
Specifications:
- Price (MSRP): $21,490 - $33,775
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: Front engine, FWD
- Base Engine: 115-hp, 122 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-L I-4
- Opt Engine: 90-hp, 149 lb-ft of torque, 1.9-L I-4 Turbo Diesel
- Opt Engine: 180-hp, 174 lb-ft of torque, 1.8-L, 20-valve, DOHC I-4 Turbo
- Opt Engine: 174-hp, 181 lb-ft, 2.8-L, 24-valve, DOHC VR6
- Transmission: 5-spd man (opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EDS
- Curb Weight: 1,312 kg (2,893 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.6 / 6.9 L/100 km
- Trunk Volume: 459 L (13 cu ft)
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors:Acura 1.7 EL, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chrysler Neon, Daewoo Nubira, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Infiniti G20, Kia Spectra, Mazda Protegé, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn SL, Subaru Impreza/WRX, Toyota Corolla
- Web Site: www.vw.com (Canadian specs and prices are featured)
