Used 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Perfect commuter car if you have your own business
DoctorNano, Bedford, NH, 01/31/2021
updated 08/11/2021
Volkswagen Jetta SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have my own consulting business, with many clients within 50 miles of my home office here in New England. I need a car that has plenty of room, can be comfortable for drives of fifteen minutes or two hours, gets good mileage, has a reasonable level of performance, and won't break the bank when it comes to cost. The Jetta SE has all of these in spades. First, VW has a lot of great deals, and I got my fully loaded SE for a figure that my accountant thought I would only manage a stock subcompact. Second, fully loaded here means heated seats, a leather wrapped heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, very adjustable seats, a sunroof, a telescoping steering column, cruise control, blind spot avoidance, an 8-speed automatic transmission, heated washer jets, and remote start from a wireless app. You can also lock the car and pop the trunk from the same app, and the app senses the outside temperature and will activate the heated seats if it is too cold. Third, the car gets great mileage. I am hovering around 40 mpg, which is achieved in part by having the computer actually turn the engine off when you're stopped at a light for too long. This value is on 87 octane. When mated to the 8-speed tranny, the 1.4T's torque is more than sufficient for most driving. And fourth, there is plenty of room inside. I am 6' and 190 lbs. and I don't feel cramped, and the seats provide plenty of support. The trunk is actually useful, with proper padding and carpeting. My wife has a 2019 Golf All-Track so I can see some differences. Yes, the plastics in the Jetta appear cheaper than the ones in the All-Track. Hers also has a genuinely nice interior lighting package that is absent in the Jetta. But that's about it. So, if that's a deal breaker for you, move on. But for me those plastics and lights cost money, and as this is a car for business purposes, I can live without them. One bone to pick: the factory issued Hankook tires. I guess these are low rolling resistance all-seasons to get the best mileage, but frankly they lack grip, and you have to be careful when you get moving from a light. I'll get rid of them as soon as my accountant says I can. So, it's a comfortable and peppy commuter car and if VW had to cut out some things to keep the price down, I think they cut out the right things.
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Great car for the money!
HappyGuy, Ogden, UT, 05/30/2020
Volkswagen Jetta SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
The negative review part about being "plasticy" I don't really get. I think it is a very clean and well placed interior. So if you like clean lines inside the vehicle this is it, not super busy. Comfortable interior with good amount of room and is quiet inside. Even the base level Jetta is a good option if you are trying to save every dollar. The little engine is a good one and the transmission is smooth. Smooth ride and handles fine. Not like you are buying a sports car here so don't hold that against it. The SE is trimmed out very nice with dual climate and heated front and rear seat as well as steering wheel.
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Isabella R, Lakeland, FL, 05/27/2022
Volkswagen Jetta SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I definitely feel that this car is the best in its class. It’s a joy to drive and very comfortable, and it has a good amount of features. I’m very satisfied with this car and so happy!
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Computer glitchy
Whitney , New Orleans, LA, 11/08/2020
Volkswagen Jetta SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
My 2020 Jetta has currently locked me out for no reason. I have the keys in hand and carnet app. It is unresponsive I am beyond annoyed.
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Fun to drive, great hiway mileage
Wes u, San Jose, CA, 06/28/2022
Volkswagen Jetta SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Like the torque,power delivery. Smooth ride..better mileage than some hybrids
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