Used 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan.
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lawman1967, Shreveport, LA, 01/24/2011
2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
This is a much nicer car than the Edmunds review gives it credit for.
Sure, the 2010 had a (much) richer interior, but the 2010 was both smaller and (much) more expensive.
I own and drive a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 Sport, and bought the Jetta S for my daughter.
The "wheezy" 2.0 liter does just fine, even with the automatic, and so far is getting 29 MPG in mixed driving.
It is not fast by … any means, but it is smooth, quiet and refined, with no trouble whatsoever cruising at 80 MPH or above.
The car handles well, looks and feels more expensive than it is, and most importantly, is smoother, quieter and more comfortable than just about anything else at its price point.
New Owner
excalibur4, 06/07/2011
2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Just took delivery of a new Jetta 2.0 6 speed auto. Almost canceled the booking after doing my research and reading all the negative reviews on this car! Was concerned especially on the power output of only 115bhp compared to the Civic or even the City.
But since using it for almost 2 weeks, the power delivery is good and unbelievable for an "outdated engine model". I reckon the … engineers at VW did a good job. Bottom line, read the reviews from the end user who use it day to day instead of the pros who may test drive it for a couple of hours and form an opinion!
Best bang for the buck, but misses on MPG
sallywagg, Reno, NV, 08/01/2011
2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I bought this car for one simple reason: CHEAP!
You can't beat the price for the size and standard features that this car has!
The only issue is that VW really missed the mark for fuel economy and the crappy tires really hurt it's performance potential.
However, this is the PERFECT car for a beginning driver or daily commuter!!
It is truly the easiest car that I ever driven! Even though … the engine is very underpowered for it's size, the lack of power keeps you out of trouble from stand-stills and the stability/traction controls keep you in check once under motion
As much as I love this car, I gave it low numbers because, to keep it cheap, VW sacrificed the quality of this car.
A Great Car for the Money
beetleboya, Philadelphia, PA, 01/22/2012
2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Bought in August and I have had zero problems! I paid 18500.00 with an extended warranty. This is a great daily commuter with plenty of pick up around town. This car is also very roomy and handles well.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious interior and trunk
- Pro:well-equipped
- Pro:smart electronics interface
- Pro:fuel-efficient diesel model.
- Con:Disappointing interior quality
- Con:slow throttle response with automatic
- Con:numb steering
- Con:sluggish base engine.
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