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Fun, Zippy, Great Handling Roomy Sedan
Mclaren Spencer, 01/10/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
The clutch is super easy to use, the truck and back seat have all the room you could ever need. Very high quality build and materials. A fun, zippy turbo. Best bang for your buck out there.
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A lot of car for the money
Aikiman, 11/03/2018
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2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Edmunds’ review is lukewarm, but mine isn’t. This car has been engineered with the driver in mind. It’s German roots are everywhere; from the quick acceleration, confident braking, and on-point handling it is a joy to drive. After one year the car has had no problems and is still as fun to drive as when it was purchased.
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A zippy sports sedan without a high price tag
LF, 05/27/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Sport 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I LOVE my new 2018 Jetta. I have the Sports model and I could not be happier with it. I have been a loyal VW driver for 18 years and this car does not disappoint.The exterior is so slick looking and eye catching. I love the way it gets looks when I am driving and the "invitation" to "race" from much more expensive cars, has me gleeful every time.. The interior is also quite sleek. The black headliner and all black interior is so sexy. The driver's seat fits me and is comfortable, unlike the seats in the 2015 Golf (my previous car). The infotainment center has undergone a huge upgrade and it is so easy to use, practical and fun. There are not a lot of bells and whistles but I don't need them. The only things I miss from my Golf are the sunshade extenders and having air/heat vents in the back seat. Why aren't there any there? I think this is a major design flaw. I also wish the stereo was heftier. The speakers are already in need of some tune up and it has only been a month. I am enjoying the more comfortable ride of the Jetta. It is smooth and responsive. It feels like it is "floating" over the road in a good way. The acceleration is quick (but not as zippy as the Golf) and the car feels heavy and safe. I am getting used to the keyless entry. I don't love that ....and I am so happy to have the ENORMOUS trunk. I adore this car. I look forward to (hopefully) many years of fun and safe driving.
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Fantastic
William, 05/25/2018
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2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is our third Jetta since 2014, all 5sp manual. The 2014 was very roomy, comfortable, reliable. The 2.0 engine was underpowered and poor fuel economy (26 avg), but great budget car. We then bought a new 2016 jetta S. The 1.4 turbo engine and gearing changes made this car perfect. Plenty of power and avg 36mpg. A tree fell on the car and forced another purchase. The 2017 was identical, with addition of LED daytime running lights. We get 36mpg city and 42mpg highway. The best part is we bought the last two in mid July, they were on sale for $13,000. Last year I rented a Chevrolet Malibu for a 1400 mile drive in 2 days. Mpg was 35 and very uncomfortable. I just made a 2 day 1400 mile drive in the Jetta, 42mpg and plenty comfortable. Love this car. *UPDATE* Made another 2 day 1400 mile trip. Avg speed 68-70mph. 51mpg. Car is amazing. *UPDATE 2* 21K miles. No issues. Mpg still unbelievable. Note: idling greatly cuts mpg. With no idling while parked, we consistently get 36-42mpg around town, 48-51mpg hwy.
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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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It’s speedy
T. Mil, 07/16/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the zip of this car. It’s compact but not confining. Fits two adults and 3 kids ranging from 13-4 with a car seat just fine.
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The second one was not a charm...
Randy G, 04/02/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
I just sold my 2013 Jetta SE with 124,000 mile and purchased a 2018 Jetta SE. The different between 2013 & 2018 are night and day when comes to quality, performance and ride. The 2018 has come down in all three - quality, ride and performance. When it comes to assuming things don't, I figured the 2018 Jetta would be as good or better than the 2013 and I made a big mistake for that assumption. They are not the same car and will never be, if you like a ho-hum mediocre car than the 2018 Jetta is for you. I do have to say the price was right at $19,754 and 1.9% for the 2018 Jetta SE, the warranty seems to be one of the best on the market at 60 mo/72k miles but overall I should have look further before I made the purchase.
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I enjoyed driving it
IM, 02/01/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I got this car as a substitute while my Jetta TDI was getting emission overhaul. It drives nicely and confidently, much more than a 2017 Corolla or even 2010 Mazda 3. Some noise from the 1.4t engine when revved up, but a nice noise - like subdued noise from race cars. The engine has enough power but has some turbo lag. The transmission shifts smoothly. This car can be driven dynamically with little effort and lots of fun. Fuel consumption at 50 mph is > 40mpg. For perfection, it needs to be a bit quieter (although it is not loud) and needs adaptive cruise control.
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2018 Jetta still driving well
Roger, 10/08/2018
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2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Jetta still driving well. She still drives like she is pretty much new. I'd say the handling has changed only for the better. All systems are a go and this Jetta has made for a great commuter. Agile with enough room. Automatic transmission in sport mode is very zippy.
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A pleasant surprise
Bill H, 04/27/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2016 Tiguan before purchasing the Jetta SE. I am not a fan of SUVS, but I purchased the Tiguan because my wife wanted it. After much discussion she agreed to purchasing the Jetta. She misses the extra height of the Tiguan, but that is about it. When I took the Jetta out for a test drive, I expected the 1.4liter engine to be a slug. I was very surprised that it felt peppier than the 2 liter Tiguan. I would guess that the 800 lb weight advantage and less turbo lag is the reason. Also, the transmission shifts faster than the Tiguan. I was also a little hesitant about the quality because of what I read about cars coming from Mexico. The new 72,000 mile 6 year warranty made me believe that VW must have changed something to be able to offer this warranty. Actually, the car is truly Multi National. It is designed in Germany, Engine is built in Germany, the Transmission is built in Japan, Misc parts are built in Mexico and the car is assembled in Canada. Around town I average around 30mpg. I live in the Tampa Bay area, and we just went to Daytona Beach which is around 135 miles. I averaged 41.5 mpg. Because of the way the car handled, and how comfortable the seats are, I wasn't a bit tired of driving the Jetta. It does ride firm, so if you are from a state with bumpy roads, you may want to buy the Passat instead.
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Stylish but somewhat misleading
Disappointed Customer, 09/27/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Sport 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car is priced fair for quality. I traded in a BMW X5 and I'm pretty disappointed in the quality of the interior materials (cheap cloth like fabric). The back up camera is awful and there are no alerts to tell you if you're getting close to anything. There is no navigation equipped unless you download an app on your phone and plug in to usb and then your phone is disabled from all other operations and use. You get gray blank squares across your screen for all radio stations because the HD radio doesn't get signal in most areas. MPG is nowhere near what they claim, mid to upper 20's at best. You will get periodic message on radio screen when you put it in reverse that will say "Park pilot currently unavailable". This is because the cars don't come equipped with it but computer shows malfunction because it's searching for something that isn't there. Extremely frustrating!!!!!! I've taken it to dealer and there is no fix! Just be aware that this is common issues with the VWs.
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2018 VW Jetta SE Sport
BBLB, 01/19/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Sport 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great value for what it offers. I highly recommend it!!! Coming out of a BMW 335i it offers all bells & whistles (Except for the 3.0 twin turbo) for less then half price. It comes preloaded with "Carplay, Bluetooth, backup camera, sunroof, and much more. No optionals which makes it great to negotiate.
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If you can get in:
Edna Vezza, 08/06/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
I’m having difficulty getting accustomed to this new VW Jetta. (1) I’m short. With seat and steering wheel set for me, it’s difficult getting in and out using driver’s door. If seat adjustments were automated, this wouldn’t be a major problem, but with manual control, it is. (2) There’s no back window wiper. (3) There’s no dome light. The front inside lights work in same way the dome light does, but doesn’t illuminate the back seat area. I think this is a safety concern. (4) There are no storage pockets behind the front seat. (5) Dashboard construction doesn’t allow easy key insertion. If you have anything attached to your key ring, it takes some juggling to start the car. (6) The plug-in for charging under the radio is misplaced. If you leave the plug-in plugged in, it restricts the opening to the storage area. (7) When remote control is used to open the trunk, it pops open only about 1 inch. (8) There is no beeping/warning sound connected to backup camera.
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Owned over a year now and have 20k miles
Michael O, 05/22/2019
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2013 Jetta and 2015 Passat in on this car. Have had no problems at all. I have the Wolfsburg edition, best value in my opinion. Car is going in for the 20k service on Thursday. Great pick-up and handling. Great gas mileage. No problems out of the 2013 Jetta, the Passat had some bugs in it. Love the bluetooth and back-up camera(but think all cars have that now). Sound system is fine. Ride is run, you get to feel the road.
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Great MPG, falls short on everything else.
MIde, 03/19/2024
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2018 Jetta SEL (1.8T) with around 10000 miles in 2022. While it is "loaded" with GPS system (not worth mentioning) a fairly decent sound system and the larger engine, it is probably the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever owned. The (fake) leather seats are too soft on long trips and don't offer much support. I put about 30000 miles on it now, took it to the dealer for 2 services and that's where the negative review continues. The Dealership itself was great, friendly staff and a clean vehicle upon return. But, (around here in TX) a simple Oil change (which is all they did aside from the "complimentary" million point check) will cost over $120. Now that the car already has a whooping (almost) 40000 miles on the odometer, its no surprise that there are some noises (or a lot in my case). The interior rattles and vibrates as much as some other cars with 200000 miles. It shows the extremely cheap build "quality" with hard plastic all around. The AC system is also mediocre at best, especially in hotter climates, it can barely keep up and when you have it run a lot, the car will thank you by dropping a few mpg along the way. Speaking of AC, pray you never have to sit in the back in heat or freezing cold, since there aren't any vents for the economy class. The engine is probably the best part on the entire car, although it sounds like a hairdryer at times, it does push the car to Interstate speed pretty quickly. In the end, this car is a wanna-be premium German car, built on a non-existing budget. It shows inside and out and you can hear it too. This is my 2nd VW (had a 2016 Passat) and it will most definitely be my last. Aside from the maintenance, the insurance premiums are absolutely ridiculous too, with same coverage as the 2021 CX5 we have, it is about $35 more a month. Just my 2 cents on VW and especially the Jetta.
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Not different than 2016
Aleks, 05/30/2018
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 18 people found this review helpful
Very uncomfortable and not fun to drive in the city. Transmission is acting slippery. Trunk is very low. As always horrible resale value. Cruise control won’t hold downhill (be careful!) buy used Jetta 3016 or 2017 and save $10K
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Disappointed
Alex, 05/02/2019
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 23 people found this review helpful
I’m disappointed in how many things are wrong with this vehicle. I do NOT like the let’s turn off the engine to save your gas while at a stop sign or stop light. You have to put your car in park and turn the ignition back on to drive off. Another thing is it turns off your A/C so your A/C will start blowing out hot air at you instead of cold air. You also can’t pop your trunk open with car on idle, it has to be in park to open. There is also NO AUX plug in the car, so you have to use the USB port for your iPod and of course they only give you one port so you have to either choose to listen to your iPod or charge your phone. The car also didn’t come with a Spare tire so your pretty much screwed and have to rely on your phone being able to work to call for help.
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