Volkswagen Jetta 1986-2019Change

The 2009 Jetta is the first year with the 2.0 litre clean Diesel, and represents one of only 2 years where the diesel was available before the car was de-contented in 2011. The Jetta TDI is a premium small car that is economical to own and operate, with reasonably-priced maintenance. The trunk is famously huge for the size of the car, and it is actually considered to be a compact, not a sub-compact, by the EPA.
These cars do everything well, and offer sporty handling, supportive seats, superior fuel economy in an attractive and reliable package.

Bought one from a dealer. Some bumps in the road to start but now I am so happy with my 2002 Jetta GLS.

Typical good german handling and performance. Love the way it drives and the way it looks. Unfortunatelly reliability is less than average.

Great car all around with the exception of the transmission. There is no dip stick to inspect quantity or quality, and the transmission is prone to act up after 150km.

This car dives out of its class. The 2006 - 2010 Jetta's are premium cars at a less than premium price. The ride quality rivals 3 series and A4's. It is reliable as long as it is maintained properly. Oil changes every 8000 km are a must and only synthetic oil is required. The only transmission for this car is the manual. It gives the 2.5 5 cylinder some pep and the car feels lively on the road. The automatic makes the car feel anemic and is so concerned about up shifting to save gas that you are constantly on it to accelerate. Best interior in the business however some finishes do wear off prematurely. Overall great car with the manual transmission and ok cruiser with the automatic.

Hi I own a 2003 1.8t Jetta its a really nice car...comfortable and has lots of power for a 1.8 motor with turbo..great on gas...quiet engine and sound proof interior...great on snow ...its a solid car... definitly a good buy.

The attention to detail that VW has put into this car is fantastic. Controls are easy and within reach. The quality of materials is high and there are little things that make driving a joy. The Trip computer is fantastic, with options to see what is currently playing on the radio and the ability to completely customize a wide variety of options like how your mirrors work, how the doors lock and what unit you want your fuel economy to be in. The little VW symbol in headlights is a nice touch.

It seems that VW has put thought into the small aspects of design. You don't just drive a VW, you experience it.

The 5-cylinder 2.5L engine has the economy of a 4-cylinder engine with the power of a 6-cylinder. Although the ultimate VW, in my opinion, is the TDI engine, this engine is responsive and allows you to easily pass other cars.

The 2004 TDI Jetta has been a perfect vehicle and is the perfect vehicle for a commuter. The combination of a manual transmission, turbo diesel engine and amazing handling makes the car fun to drive, while maintaining fuel efficiency and comfort. It feels and is well made and solid, giving an extra feeling of safety for such a small car. From personal experience, the 2004s cannot be compared to the new Jetta - they do not make them like they use to. The 2004 is smaller but maintains the spacious feeling inside and truly fills the high quality standard associated with German engineered vehicles. The biggest and one of the only negatives is sub zero driving - as a diesel it requires more time to warm up in negative temperatures before it should be driven than gasoline engines do. This does not affect driving performance, it only requires the car be started a few minutes before leaving on cold mornings if left outside.

Have owned my 2005 Jetta for about 4 years now. Turned it into a summer car for myself, and it has been a joy to drive. I find the seats very comfortable to sit in for long drives (5+ hours)

The car is capable in power. It has reasonable get-up-and-go with the torque the diesel engine provides but it will never WOW you with it's speed. The car isn't built for that. That being said, these cars can be chipped for reasonable price, and that will improve power and torque considerably.

Fuel economy is fantastic. I never saw below 42 MPG (imp) when it was chipped, and my best fuel tank saw over 53 MPG (imp).

Interior fit and finish is good, and most surfaces one must rest on was touched with leather. Gauges were illuminated in a soft blue, which I hated at first (stylistically) but instantly loved on my first road trip. The car is easy on the eyes when you're driving in the dark.

Exterior styling is quintessential Jetta. If you like it, you like it. I personally favor the Jetta IV styling (ending in 2005.5) over the 2006, but that's just me. The sharp, uprightness for the front left the nose of the car badly exposed to rock chips and road damage from regular driving, robbing this car of 5 stars on the exterior.

I purchased a Volkswagen Jetta a year ago, and I love the car. I used commute 1 hour to the city every day, and having the Jetta really made the time fly by. It gets great fuel economy and is comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. It also have lots of space inside and looks great! I would defiantly recommend purchasing a Volkswagen Jetta

I bought the Jetta brand new and for the last 10 years it has been a very reliable car that has been inexpensive to drive and other than some large typical repairs at about 180,000km it has cost very little to mainain. It is really nice to drive - very solid and feels safe. My Jetta didn't have the turbo engine and although it had lots of speed it didn't have the pick up that the Turbo does. I had to replace many bulbs over the 10 years - brake lights, running lights, head lights etc. This was an on-going issue but in reality it was very cheap to buy new bulbs and wasn't really a big deal. Overall - I would hight recommend this vehicle.

Excellent car. Great handling. Decent on Gas. Like the ride and the steering. Some quirks in the upgraded stereo but overall very satisfied with the car. Big fan of the look and the interior room.

Loved it the moment I test drove it. Great car. Powerful, fuel efficient, stylish, reliable. Comfortable for long haul driving. Love the standard features-- especially heated seats and side mirrors in winter! I'd buy it all over again if I could.

Awesome mileage,fun to drive,I get about 1000 km per full tank.can get about 400.000 kms easily driving this care is low maintaince as well.i think everyone should go clean diesel and allow for models of tdi with higer horsepower.and the gass models should also include a turbo model.

Thyis car has taken me through many many kilometer/miles of stop and go city trips as well as long highway trips its a great sporty economical vehicle with all the features I enjoy its a go anywhere vehicle for Friday nights with adult friends or sunday afternoons with family or kids this midnight blue ride has given us 3012,000. kilometers of safe and zesty rides with many more I see to come in the future with just a tune up here and there along with only minor repairs not worth adding here all to enjoy of a great car

The Jetta TDI has the combined benefit of an automatic engine with the efficient, low-cost fuel economy of a diesel engine. Although the transmission is slightly 'stiff' in regards to exceleration BUT it makes up for it with a sturdiness and reliability. Due to my experiences with this car, I will definitely be inclined to look at other diesel engine cars for my next purchase.

Reliable, great, you know it! Easy to drive, solid functional car. Had it in black, looks good, not great, but good.

In the beginning I really did not like the styling of Jetta. It seemed right out of coloring books for kids. Straight lines and non-organic exterior were really off putting. But once you are behind the wheel, the things change. The car handles very well for what I paid and gets a really good mileage. The problem I had in last copule of years was burnt starter motor. Other than that, it is as reliable as universe!

another great car from vw!
They might be a little down grade, interior wise, but over all look inside pretty sleek!!!!!!!

Super cheap to run, only down side is that VW parts are expensive although break downs are few and far between. Almost always am surprised when the gas buzzer goes off because you drive forever before refueling. I am the second owner and have put 150 kms on this car in the past 6 years. It has great torque at low rpms which powers you up hills when others are sputtering to get up. It handles very well and is sporty to drive. The body style is timeless, in fact VW liked it so much that they extended the same style in their VW Jetta City version well past 2005 when the Mark 4 was discontinued. My new Mazda doesn't get the same mileage, I wish I had bought another Jetta Diesel, in fact I think I will this summer.

I bought this car brand new and have never had a single problem with it. It's comfortable, looks sporty and gets great mileage. If you want a car that you can depend on, look to the Jetta as it has given me nothing but reliability and assurance that it'll get me from A to B to C and D and back!

Had it for a year now. Bought it from a friend who was happy with it for nearly 10 years. No issues at all. Great on gas, comfortable, and strong.

This car is pretty reliable for a 1-2 person driver. I t provides cd player, seat warmers, air conditioning, most of the features of a typical car. I would say it's very relaxing to drive for hours on end, and it's fuel is very reliable. For a half decent car this is a really good start.

I liked the exterior look, however after that it was a lemon. I had to do many simple repairs, except the parts were extremely expensive. The car was not comfortable at all. IT had power locks except I had to use the key to lock the car from the outside.

i own a 5 speed 2.0L jetta and i must say this car is the most soild car i have driven. i owned a 95 integra and fuel economy was better then y jetta's. but i love my jetta much more, after 270000 and my first car accsident she still runs without any problems
overall jettas are soild reilable cars
looking to get the 1.8t soon