Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta a good car?
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How do people like the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2013 Jetta 3.2 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2013 Jetta.
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The 6 speed auto transmission is one of the most unresponsive that I have ever driven. The engine is underpowered. Throttle response is not smooth. Initially the car does nothing then surges. The transmission is too reluctant to downshift making for a frustrating drive. The transmission downshifts much too slowly. Mash the throttle and I sometimes forget that I've done it as the seconds count down (2-3 seconds). That can be dangerous is you try to jump lanes. Interior feels unusually cheap for a VW. No cup holders in the rear. No cruise control. Rear view mirror can obstruct.
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Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta safe?
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?
Available Volkswagen Jetta 2013 Submodel Types: Sedan, 2.0T GLI, Diesel, Wagon, 2.0T GLI SEL PZEV, GLI SE PZEV, 2.0T GLI SEL, 2.0T GLI SE PZEV
Available Trims: SE PZEV, 1.4T S, S, 1.4T SE, 2.0T GLI, 1.8T SEL, SE, SEL PZEV, 2.5, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition, S w/Technology, 1.8T Sport PZEV, GL, SEL, 1.4T S w/Technology, SE PZEV w/Connectivity, TDI S, SE PZEV w/Connectivity, Navigation, TDI SE w/Connectivity, GLS 1.8T, TDI, 1.8T SEL Premium, S PZEV, Limited Edition PZEV, Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, TDI SEL, 1.8T SEL PZEV, Value Edition, 2.5 PZEV, GLI, Sport, 1.8T Sport, Base, Value Edition , GLS TDI, 2.0T, 2.0T GLI SEL PZEV, GLI SE PZEV, SE w/Connectivity, SportWagen S PZEV, 1.4T SE w/Connectivity, GL TDI, GLS PZEV, GLX VR6, SE w/Connectivity, Navigation, SportWagen SE, 2.0T GLI SEL, GLI 1.8T, Limited Edition, SEL Premium PZEV, SportWagen S, SportWagen SE PZEV, Value Edition PZEV, 2.0T GLI SE PZEV, Base PZEV, GL (1999.5), GL PZEV, GLI VR6, GLS TDi, GLS VR6
Exterior Colors: Pure White, Platinum Gray Metallic, Black Uni, Black, Reflex Silver Metallic, White Silver Metallic, Silk Blue Metallic, Tornado Red, Candy White, Tempest Blue Metallic, Moonrock Silver Metallic, Cardinal Red Metallic, Toffee Brown Metallic, Platinum Gray, Deep Black Pearl, Blue Graphite Metallic, Campanella White, Reflex Silver, Salsa Red, Dark Bronze Metallic, White Gold Metallic, Cool White, Shadow Blue, Wheat Beige, Alaska Green Metallic, Blue Graphite, Galactic Blue, Galactic Blue Metallic, Silver Arrow, Silver Arrow Metallic, Atlantic Blue, Baltic Green Pearl, Blue Lagoon Metallic, Spice Red, Wheat Beige Metallic, Alaska Green, Arctic Blue Silver, Bright Green Pearl, Galactic Blue Pearl, Laser Blue Metallic, Shadow Blue Metallic, Speed Blue
Interior Colors: Titan Black leatherette, Titan Black cloth, Titan Black/Palladium Gray cloth, Cornsilk Beige leatherette, Black/Ceramique leatherette, Gray, Anthracite leatherette, Black, Latte Macchiato cloth, Art Gray leatherette, Pure Beige leatherette, Ceramique (Gray) cloth, Anthracite velour, Titan Black velour, Beige, Anthracite leather, Gray leather, Art Gray cloth, Art Gray velour, Titan Black/Carbon leatherette, Anthracite cloth, Beige/Black leatherette, Anthracite, Black cloth, Cornsilk leatherette, Pure Beige, Pure Beige leather, Black/Gray, Gray leatherette
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Post-collision safety system, Aux Audio Inputs, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Heated seats, Back-up camera, USB Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Driver Seat, Keyless Entry/Start, Blind Spot Monitoring, Alarm, Navigation, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Parking sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, Leather Seats
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 5, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), diesel, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
