2009 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews Page 8
Fuel Economy
24 - 34 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(188 Total Reviews)
What a Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Loyal Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
Review
With just 8000 miles on the car and two recent long trips. The mileage continues to improve. 42 to 44 combined with the AC running. 6 speed manual transmission and engine are smooth, plenty of power. A round trip of 800 miles each way average speed 70 mph. Cost less than $87 in fuel costs. Nearly 640 miles per tank full (14 gal). Car is comfortable, and responsive. Loaded with extras, like the 120 volt AC outlet. This is standard on this car. Very quiet, smooth ride. A car you feel safe in. Plenty of space in the trunk. Needs to be driven before you spend your money on a trendy Hybrid. How long will there batteries last? And how much will they cost to replace?
Favorite Features
Economy, the six speed manual transmission. Power, comfort, loaded with standard items you would pay extra for in any other brand. Room for 4 adults. Handling Safety. Anti-thief devices. Clean uncluttered look. Ride comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Styling of the front grill. Full power seats, leather interior. Change the center console to hold more. storage under the front seats (like the A4 Audi). Larger side view mirrors. There is a blind spot over the right shoulder. Improve the lighting in the trunk. Change front power outlet.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Buy a TDI
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
Review
Bought an '09 TDI Saturday. I can finally thumb my nose at the gas pumps. Great ride, good pick-up, and the MPG is unbelievable. The only way you can tell it's a diesel is to look at the truck lid and see the letters TDI.
Favorite Features
Handling. MPG. Styling
Suggested Improvements
Needs auto on headlights.
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
2009 Jetta SEL
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
Fantastic Car. Super fun to drive. Reliable so far...
Favorite Features
RNS510 Navigtion, IPod integration
Suggested Improvements
Bring Back: Climatronic, Leather, Power Drivers Seat, and Automatic Headlights. Stop stupid little decontents that cheapen the interior. This car cost more than a loaded Honda Accord with less interior conveniences/technology.
6 out 9 people found this review helpful
Buy a TDI
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
Review
Great handling car. Great looks, comfort and MPG. A solid car.
Favorite Features
Styling, quality, and safety features.
Suggested Improvements
add fog lights and auto on head lights.
7 out 10 people found this review helpful
Buy yourself a TDI
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
Review
This is one well made machine. Handles like its on rails. Great lines and its a TDI to boot. I can now thumb my nose at the gas pumps.
Favorite Features
Styling, performance, and MPG.
Suggested Improvements
Need to add fog lights and auto on head lights.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
VW Jetta 2.0T 2009
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
Review
I was in the market for either a BMW 3 series or Audi A4. The prices were too much. I found the Jetta 2009 Wolfsburg AM and took it for a test drive and was VERY impressed. Very close to the Audi. Great car bumper to bumper and the dealership (Palisades) was great unlike the BMW and Audi dealerships I went to. This car is very responsive with great handling. It is the Audi A4 without all the glamor and that is ok with me because I saved the extra $13-$15K in my pocket. You will not find a similar sedan in American or Japanese for the price.
Favorite Features
Engine, handling, goes up a hill unlike the Japanese sedans Minimal electronics how I like it. Drives great in the snow - so you don't need the A4's quattro AWD - the transmision is great allows you to slow down without using breaks. 3 year Maintenance coverage free
Suggested Improvements
The car is perfect only thing is to add bigger gas tank from 14 to 16 will make a big difference.
5 out 7 people found this review helpful
2009 VW Jetta TDI 6M
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
Review
Purchased this car in October 2008 and have put 12,000 miles on already. So far, it has performed perfectly and my mileage continues to improve the more the car is broken in. Had a small rattle from the seat belt but it was quickly replaced at the dealer. Installed studded snow tires to battle the Utah snow and it never misplaced me. First gear with a manual trans is a bit touchy around town but quite fun otherwise. If you are in stop and go traffic, go for the automatic. Don't let the fake leather stop you from buying, it actually looks pretty nice and no one ever questions otherwise. Would definitely buy over again.
Favorite Features
One of only a couple of cars that offer good MPG, a manual transmission, and luxury options. Huge trunk. Nearly perfect all around vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
I am willing to pay extra for real leather and full power seats for driver and passenger. Also, need to make the center arm rest more substantial.
24 out 26 people found this review helpful
Great non-truck option, to get diesel
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
Review
For an interstate commute of 90 miles a day the TDI Jetta is fantastic. Plenty of power ( relative, of course ) high comfort, and excellent design and build quality. Consumption so far averaging around 44 mpg. Having had rental car diesels in Europe, the Jetta is the best of the mass market ones.
Favorite Features
Very quiet, turbo sounds cool
Suggested Improvements
CD / radio buttons on steering wheel please
16 out 17 people found this review helpful
Frome Camry Hybrid to TDI
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
Review
Wow... the difference in the drive and feel compared to the Camry Hybrid is incredible. I feel like I am driving a car again. It corners beautifully and gets better mileage then the Hybrid. My trunk space has doubled since I no longer have a battery in the back. It's roomy and very comfortable and was $10,000 less then the Camry. Everything is better... the controls on the steering wheel are positioned correctly and all the controls in the car are very intuitive... it does not take a genius to figure anything out. A solid car with great mileage at a solid price.
Favorite Features
Handling, intuitiveness, option to go stick, and milage.
Suggested Improvements
Would like it if the lights went off when the car is turned off. An auto dinning mirror would be handy but just ordered one that slips on. Also hard to find side protection from dings.
14 out 15 people found this review helpful
Could be better.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
Review
I have owned this car for approximately 3 months. I have 10,856 miles on the odo. The average "real world" economy w/o soft peddling (driving like hybrid owners) is 36.5 mpg combined cycle of which I would say 80% of my miles are highway. I feel that this car could give much higher fuel economy by simply adding a 7th gear or OD for the highway. If you drive the vehicle, you will notice that the engine revs at a higher rpm. With diesel engines having very good low end torque, dropping the revs by 400 rpm could boost fuel economy to a level that could surpass any hybrid in the market.
Favorite Features
DSG transmission. I'm told that gear shifts take place in 8 milliseconds. A/c power outlet. Sound System.
Suggested Improvements
7 speed gearbox. Inbuilt garage opener. Full power seats.
9 out 10 people found this review helpful
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