Review

Volkswagen Jetta saloon

Price: £19,075 - £23,410
prices & specifications
2.2/5
  • Pros:
    • Cheaper than a Golf
    • More passenger space than Golf, too
    • Cavernous boot
  • Cons:
    • Low-spec base car
    • Saloon body not as versatile as hatch
    • Dull image
Volkswagen Jetta saloon
reviewed by Carbuyer

The latest Jetta shares its looks with the larger Passat, as Volkswagen tries to distance it from the Golf with which it shares many of its components. The saloon has a longer wheelbase than the Golf, so there's more cabin space, while it looks smarter. As with the rest of the VW range, the Jetta is well built from quality materials. Engines include a 1.4 TSI petrol, plus 1.6 and 2.0-litre TDI diesels. The 1.6 TDI is also offered with VW's BlueMotion Technology pack, which saves fuel by turning the engine off when the car is in neutral.