Used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews

Great MPG, falls short on everything else.

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.