Used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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John Smith, Navarre, FL, 07/11/2017
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this May 20th after looking at several different choices; lowest out the door cost, good dealer experience and great interest rate sealed it. Pros: Great fuel mileage and good performance from the 1.4 (surprising considering the size of the engine). Wanted a TDI but last re-released 2015 was gone before I could get it; with this engine I don't miss it (40+ MPG on 87 octane). Surprisingly comfortable and equipped, even in base trim. Most people pan the interior; I like a more basic car, much like what was the norm 20 years ago. Seats folded, this thing holds a ton of cargo; hauled several fence pickets, a couple of bags of mulch and potting soil plants and a few groceries with room to spare. I even appreciate the exterior styling; not bland, certainly unoffensive. The MK IV Jetta may have had more Audi styling, but they also suffered from a ton of fit an finish, as well as mechanical, issues this car seems to have avoided. Now for the Cons: Car handles like you're driving through a wind storm; constantly have to make steering corrections to keep in my lane. I blame the Ecopia's, steering and suspension eco-natured and commuter friendly tuning; a set of springs and 205/50 17" tires would greatly help here. The driver's door rattles when shut, like the panel is loose, and the dealer plainly stated that every new Jetta does it, and there is nothing they could do to fix it. However, it's a sub $20k car; I recently drove a couple of BMW F10 cars, and their doors had worse rattling issues than mine, which is unacceptable in anything that costs $51k. The radio is a little too basic. At the price of entry I would expect alloy wheels and a 6 speed manual. As expected, turbo lag and economy gearing do little to get this thing off the line, which can be dangerous if you're local traffic is as bad as mine. The interior light gray seat fabric will get dirty in a very short amount of time; invest in a good set of seat covers. The rear headrests greatly hinder rear visibility; I can't remove them due to my chosen rear seat cover, which utilizes the headrests as a mounting point. Overall, there may be better choices out there, but the dealer experience won the day. And, considering the cost, I believe the S is the best value; moving up in trim only gets more equipment, and not necessarily a better car (the GLI excepted). Higher trims in non-GLI either get the same 1.4 combo (stick or auto) or are saddled with the much thirstier 1.8 and auto combo.
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Buck from Redding, Roseville, CA, 12/28/2023
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 60,000 miles - average 40 MPG - this 1.4L 5M has averaged 40 MPG in mixed driving.
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55,000 miles since new (AND ZERO ISSUES)..........
Buck Rogers, Roseville, CA, 07/15/2023
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Summer/Fall 2017 and VW offered BOTH factory and dealer deep discounting. Fuelly dot com says I'm just under 41 MPG since new. A light clutch and easy shifting 5M make the car fun to drive. With a monstrous trunk (15.7 feet) my wife's roll-ons + backpack = duffle bags fit fine. (She's a military officer) Fuel economy, reliability + a really low purchase price: I'm a believer!
2017 Jetta S Manual
Eddie, Tucson, AZ, 02/04/2017
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car! I love my jetta! 1.4 turbo! 40 miles per gallon combine using gasoline 91 octane is awesome! Great Value for you money!
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VW Jetta 1.4L turbo manual 5-speed
Fred Fletcher, Roseville, CA, 10/22/2024
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
VW's backback of my JSW TDI funded a 2017 Jetta "S" 5M for this sailor. 65,000 miles with no issues at all...........not one! Fuelly calculates about 39 MPG since new - in 65 City use. I really have not complaints at all: the 5M shifts are positive and smooth; the light clutch adds to the "fun to drive" component..........plus the fully independent rear suspension adds to the decent road manners. The best part was the cost: $14337 out the door. ez
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