And what it does, is a 9-second mph time, which is a tad slower than its aforementioned Mazda and Honda competitors. However, we do think that the Volkswagen Golf might be more appealing as it does have the same powertrain, but a more practical cargo layout with its hatchback shape.
Consumer Reports also gave the Golf a much higher rating of On the other hand, if you are looking for a car of this size, we could recommend the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda3 a little more highly, as all of those return great fuel economy numbers and have great features as well.
The base S model now comes with more standard features, too, including an 8. The Jetta is expected to go on sale sometime this fall. The new Sport trim level strikes us as the Jetta to get, with a host of unique design elements and a price tag that's not too steep.
The Sport's standard equipment includes unique inch wheels, black exterior and interior accents, and an electronically-locking front diff for improved performance traits versus the rest of the lineup.
Every Jetta powers the front wheels with a turbocharged 1. The base model has a standard six-speed manual transmission, but an eight-speed automatic is optional. We haven't had the opportunity to test the Jetta's updated engine, but once we do, we can compare its acceleration times with the outgoing motor. While the sedan has a comfortable and quiet ride, its light steering is effortless but lacks a feeling of precision. Compared with rivals such as the Mazda 3 , the Jetta is rarely fun to zip around roundabouts and leans into sharp corners when moving above the posted speed limit.
Still, its serene nature will satisfy those who want complacent transportation. Volkswagen hasn't released fuel-economy ratings for the Jetta's new engine. Once those figures are released, and we have the opportunity to test one our mph fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen , we can evaluate its real-world mpg. For more information about the Jetta's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Inside, the Jetta provides a sophisticated design and generous passenger space.
Although the available features become more desirable with each higher trim, every cabin caters to the driver and boasts excellent outward visibility.
Top content such as customizable ambient interior lighting, wireless device charging, and ventilated front seats are reserved for the most expensive models. For these reasons, the Jetta fell short of being named the worst model year, even with its plentiful issues. Some model years are bad because of costly repairs or issues early in the life of the car.
But a dangerous problem can easily make it the worst model year overall. This is the case with the Jetta. Many drivers reported that the ABS light came on when the module failed.
In a few cases, the car stalled. The most concerning reports, however, came from owners who had accidents or near-accidents because the ABS module caused their brakes and traction control to fail. They reported 11 crashes, one fire, and three injuries. The owners of these vehicles had to pay for this repair themselves.
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