Used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Jetta, so we've included reviews for other years of the Jetta since its last redesign.
A Very Pleasant Surprise!
J. Johansson, 03/25/2018
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
In 2016 I was reorganizing my life. I traded in a newish Volvo, for this a brand new Jetta Sport 1.8 Turbo. It was the most intriguing car at this price point. (It was important that I purchased within my means, still having a new, dependable car with warranty - but that was within my budget.) Everything else seemed cheap. I really was expecting to not like it and to be very unhappy. But to my surprise, this Jetta sports model with larger, turbocharged engine, revised suspension, wheels and tires, and 2 tone seating - drives like a sports car. It has great acceleration, tight steering and great interior with seat bolsters that hold you in place! It feels A LOT more like an Audi than a Volkswagen! My friend calls it a poor mans Audi. I agree. It also has a sleeker appearance sitting lower to the ground on larger sport wheels and tires. For the price, it's amazing and a bonafide secret. Seriously, if you strap on one of these sports models you will be sold! Oh, and it has a huge trunk! This review is for the Sport model with the 1.8 liter turbo. I can't vouch for the regular 1.4 liter turbo models.
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More Car for the Money
Joel Russell, 04/02/2019
updated 10/08/2021
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Jetta SE with the 1.4 TSI engine. Real imitation leather seats are damn good. Heated, supportive -- comfortable. Yes the interior has a lot of plastic...but, what cars in this category don't? I like the layout of the interior. Functional and clean. sun roof. I think this car handles real well. I push it, and it doesn't dive in corners -- stays nice and flat. German! The engine has all it's HP and Torque at low RPMs -- it goes with very little effort. I drive on the highway between 80 and 90 mph, and I get 38 mpg. The Jetta is the most car you can get for the money! 23k miles update: Not one single problem or issue. Nothing rattles...no lost functions. Performance/handling and gas milage are all very good. 37,000 mile report: All is good. Not one issue. Still throughly enjoy this automobile!
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Das Auto
Lando, 11/06/2019
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2017 Jetta with the 1.4t engine one year ago with 13,000 miles on it. It now has a little over 41,000 miles. It has been a great car. We average anywhere between 33-36 mpg. Haven’t had a single issue with the car. Sometimes the tire pressure light comes on, but each tire appears to be fine (No big deal, there’s a button to turn off the light). We’ve taken this car on a couple road trips, one being over 1,000 miles, without any problems. It’s pretty fun to drive and quite zippy.
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2018 Wolfsburg
SoCal City Driver, 10/27/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Love my Jetta. It may not have all the added features that others in its class offer but this car is solid and, so far, damn near perfect. The ride and handling are firm but compliant/comfortable. GREAT steering that is precise with decent feedback and braking ranks high as well. I always feel I have complete control of the car and that it's eager to do my bidding. My Wolfsburg has two-tone black/white Vtech upholstery that looks sharp, feel great and, I imagine, will wear extremely well. The interior is conservative but logical and will hold up over time without gratuitous angles, unnecessary trim and gimmicks. The 1.4 liter little-engine-that-could is a star in my book. It GOES when you ask it to with no discernible drama except for the awesome little growl that the engineers gave it - always puts a smile of my face and prompts more jackrabbit starts than are necessary but, hey, fun! Gas mileage is as advertised, another plus. The transmission seemed a little twitchy at first but after a brief break-in it seems to have gotten used to my driving style; shifts are smooth, predictable and effortless. My ONE beef is the audio system - the base system is adequate but not a star. Bluetooth is quick and stable, a good thing, and the phone syncs well but the audio quality is not stellar and the controls are clunky. I will likely upgrade to better speakers at some point but for now, as I said, adequate. Overall, though, I LOVE my Jetta.
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New-to-Me SE 5spd MT
Colleen S. , 10/18/2020
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I recently found myself in the market for a new-to-me vehicle after my 05 Accord EX was totaled. I was very salty about my car so suddenly being removed from my possession due to no fault of mine, but what really made me angry was that my Accord was rare (5spd MT, leather, 6 disc, moonroof, etc.). It was incredibly challenging to find something that could fill the shoes of my Accord, and despite looking for several weeks at all of the brands, new and used, I kept returning to the Jetta. This particular model was the single car in its class that came with everything I was wanting and at a very reasonable price: MT, moonroof, (faux) leather and heated seats, and a CD player. Now, I know the Jetta has a lot of great features like Sirius and BT from which music can be streamed, but I live in the country and do a lot of country commuting for work; internet simply isn't consistent and therefore I wanted to be sure I bought a car I could always play great music in. I was a little hesitant to purchase because of the Consumer Reports reviews and things I'd heard about reliability with previous models, but I found a CPO w/ 20,000 miles on that came from the dessert. The test drive was great. The turbo was very responsive and the torque is certainly noticeable. The Jetta is a fun car to drive, especially for those who like to accelerate quickly. I took the car for a weekend run and had a really consistent experience. I discovered the Consumption gauge and was shocked to see MPGs in the 50s and up, often. Now having had the car for a few weeks, I am still surprised by how good the mileage is, even at highway speeds. Not just that, but having the miles-to-empty range is a really useful feature. And the trunk is HUGE. Every time I look back there, I'm shocked; it's much deeper and taller even than the trunk in my Accord was. The deep rubber floor mats are great at catching leafy debris and water from shoes. The cup holders are in a great spot. I also really appreciate the sliding arm rest and the contour of the driver's seat; unlike other compact sedans, the Jetta's seat is not dramatically flared out so it doesn't push my shoulder out at an uncomfortable angle. I am a small person and fit very snuggly into the seat. Body lean is minimal, too. Steering is tight and responsive. The clutch even has a really nice weight; not a marshmallow like a lot of other models. The Jetta SE is very similar to my Accord and is more than simply a suitable replacement. I am very happy with this purchase thus far.
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