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Used 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews

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Best Car I ever owned

Chico , 09/01/2023
2023 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful

I'm 60 years old, I've worked on cars all my adult life and I've owned many cars, Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Honda, Toyota and on and on, many. This 2023 Jetta would be the first VW I've ever own. I've only had it for a few months, 7 to be exact, and so far I LOVE this car. with todays high cost of gasoline 42 to 44 miles a gallon is a blessing. It handless just a good as a A4 or 3 series BMW. it be silly to compare it with a Audi S5, witch is what a drove before but then again a S5 is a $75.000 car. for $24.000 this car is a better choice, hands down. bottom line if your in the market for a reliable, fun, good looking and well priced car, this is definitely one to consider.

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5 out of 5 stars

nice car. very good value for money

Roman K, 03/23/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

I have SE trim. Sunroof + beige leather. LED headlights. real 28 mpg in the city. the only issue - sound which I plan to change.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car that feels like a $30,000+ car

KRad, 01/16/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
46 of 53 people found this review helpful

The performance, size, and safety are hard to beat at the price point. If you get the SE, R Line or SEL it feels like an Audi. Love the 40+MPG on regular too. My 3rd Jetta and I love it.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice Car

Michael M, 06/06/2023
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful

I have only had my 2023 VW Jetta Sport for a little over a month. So far, I have only one major complaint that I am deducting one star for. This car does not come with a spare tire!! I had to shell out an extra $300+ to get a compact spare, jack, and lug wrench. This, in my opinion, is a major mistake on the part of the manufacturer for not including one. The Jetta Sport is an overall nice vehicle. The ride is comfortable but, a little stiff. The suspension along with the limited slip differential lets the car corner nicely without any indication of wanting to overbalance. I haven't really pushed the car while cornering but have taken sharp turns at or a little above the posted speed limit without having to back off the accelerator as I would in other cars I have owned. There is some lag in acceleration from the turbo when starting from a dead stop. However, this is a non-issue unless you are trying for best time in the quarter mile. There is also plenty of power for passing on the highway. The driver assist features are nice, although I have not tried them all out yet. The lane assist is a nice feature. It only served to tell me I am almost always staying in my lane. An audible warning would be nice if you edge out of your lane as you have to constantly look at the dash to see the warning. There is also a little icon that pops up if you get too close the car in front of you so you know to back off. Hopefully, I will never have to find out if the Intelligent Crash Response System works. The issues that other reviewers have voiced complaints about (too much plastic in the cockpit and the center console rubbing your right leg) are negligible. The plastic is mainly on the door and center console and makes clean up of spills and dirt a lot easier that if they were covered in expensive leather. Overall a nice riding car with plenty of room, a large trunk, and a body that does not look like every other car on the road. Oh yeah, I am averaging 39 mpg!

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5 out of 5 stars

This car punches above its class.

Happy Owner, 02/16/2023
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2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

With 40,000 km on my HighLine Jetta so far , I am extremely pleased. I had one hiccup one day for 3 minutes(which I fixed myself) and otherwise the car has been flawless. The ride is amazingly quiet at highway speeds Most comfortable seats on the planet, Has every tech option available today, Cabin is very elegant with soft touch materials everywhere, Stereo is awesome (Beats), Screen is nicely built into the centre dash and not stuck on top like so many seem to do these days like it was an afterthought. 15,000 km between oil services. An 8 speed transmission that shifts as quick as a DCT without the expensive service intervals that a DCT requires. It might burn 1/5th of a litre oil between oil changes (which is perfect. You won't have to add oil) Center console is not intrusive to leg room like Lexus. I am 6'2 and built like a line backer. This car punches above its class. WAY ABOVE !!

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