2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Compact Sedan
The diesel motor in the Jetta makes it one of the least expensive sedans with this type of fuel-efficient engine. The 2.0-liter turbo diesel can achieve rated at 30/41 mpg city/highway and can take the Jetta nearly 500 miles between fill-ups. Inside, the materials quality and passenger space highlight what makes this five-passenger sedan appealing. But what probably clinches the Consumer Reports recommendation is the Jetta's reputation for sporty handling.








The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (28)
S
96,152,154,49S
47SE
49SE PZEV
SE
47SE PZEV
SE w/Convenience
241,59,49SE w/Convenience PZEV
SE w/Convenience
47SE w/Convenience PZEV
SE w/Convenience & Sunroof
95,49SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV
SEL
157SEL PZEV
SE w/Convenience & Sunroof
95,47SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV
SEL w/Sunroof
157,49SEL w/Sunroof PZEV
SEL
47SEL PZEV
SEL w/Sport Pkg
95,49SEL w/Sport Pkg PZEV
SEL w/Sunroof
47SEL w/Sunroof PZEV
SEL w/Sport Pkg
SEL w/Sport Pkg PZEV
Available drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 5 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (28)
Base
207,152,49,151Base
47S
96,154,49S
47S w/Sunroof
95,49SE
SE PZEV
S w/Sunroof
95,47SE
SE PZEV
SE w/Convenience
241,59,49SE w/Convenience PZEV
SE w/Convenience
47SE w/Convenience PZEV
SE w/Convenience & Sunroof
95,49SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV
SEL
158,157SEL PZEV
SE w/Convenience & Sunroof
95,47SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV
SEL
158,157SEL PZEV
SEL w/Sunroof
95,49SEL w/Sunroof PZEV
SEL w/Sunroof
47SEL w/Sunroof PZEV
SEL w/Premium & Sunroof
SEL w/Premium & Sunroof PZEV
Available drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 5 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (26)
Base
207,152,49,151Base
47S
96,49S
S
47S
S w/Sunroof
95,49S w/Sunroof
S w/Sunroof
47S w/Sunroof
SE
49SE
SE
47SE
SE w/Convenience
241,59,154,49SE w/Convenience
SE w/Convenience
47SE w/Convenience
SE w/Convenience/Sunroof
95,49SE w/Convenience/Sunroof
SE w/Convenience/Sunroof
47SE w/Convenience/Sunroof
SEL
49SEL
47SEL w/Nav
158,157,49SEL w/Nav
47Available drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 5 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (21)
Base
207,152,154,49,151S
96S
47SE
49SE
47SE w/Connectivity
241,59,248,49SE w/Connectivity
47SE w/Connectivity/Sunroof
95,49SE w/Connectivity/Sunroof
47SE w/Connectivity/Sunroof PZEV
GLI
49GLI
47SEL
158,59,153,157,95,151GLI Autobahn
62,49GLI Edition 30
GLI Autobahn
62,47GLI Edition 30
GLI Autobahn w/Nav
62,153,157,49GLI Edition 30 w/Nav
GLI Autobahn w/Nav
47GLI Edition 30 w/Nav
Available drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (16)
2.0L Base
492.0L S
96,241,207,152,154,1512.0L S w/Technology
1532.0L S
471.8T SE
59,492.0L S w/Technology
153,471.8T SE
591.8T Sport
153,157,248,491.8T Sport
471.8T SE w/Connectivity
951.8T SE w/Connectivity/Navigation
132,238,1571.8T SEL
158,622.0T GLI SE
492.0T GLI SE
472.0T GLI SEL
132,238,157,492.0T GLI SEL
47Available packages (4)
LIGHTING PACKAGE
upgraded multifunction display Bi-xenon Headlights w/AFS Interior Ambient Lighting LED Daytime Running LightsDRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
upgraded multifunction display Blind Spot Monitor rear cross traffic alert Forward Collision Warning SystemLIGHTING PACKAGE W/CORNERING LIGHTS
upgraded multifunction display Bi-xenon Headlights w/AFS Front Fog Lights Interior Ambient Lighting LED Daytime Running LightsWELCOME PACKAGE
Wheels: 16" Bioline Alloy Tires: 16" All-SeasonAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (15)
1.4T S
96,241,207,152,491.4T S w/Technology
153,2481.4T S
471.4T SE
59,153,248,154,49,1511.4T S w/Technology
471.4T SE
59,154,1511.8T Sport
157,491.8T Sport
471.4T SE w/Connectivity
951.8T SEL
132,238,243,1571.8T SEL Premium
158,622.0T GLI SE
492.0T GLI SE
472.0T GLI SEL
132,238,157,492.0T GLI SEL
47Available packages (2)
DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
upgraded multifunction display Adaptive Cruise Control Blind Spot Monitor rear traffic alert Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency BrakingLIGHTING PACKAGE
upgraded multifunction display Bi-xenon Headlights w/AFS Interior Ambient Lighting LED Daytime Running LightsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (9)
1.4T S
96,241,59,207,152,153,49,1511.4T S
471.4T SE
132,238,248,95,154,491.4T SE
471.8T Sport
1571.8T SEL
132,238,62,243,951.8T SEL Premium
158GLI
49GLI
47Available packages (2)
JETTA SPORT LIGHTING PACKAGE
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/Adaptive Lighting static cornering lights Front Fog Lights Highline Instrument ClusterJETTA S COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
Heated Front Seats Heated Front Washer NozzlesAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend