2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

At a Glance

Pricing $17,340 - $28,095
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 2.0l I4 T D, 2.5l I5
Transmissions A6, M5, M6, SM6
Fuel Economy 20-30 (city), 29-41 (highway)

The Jetta is Volkswagen's compact sedan. The exterior styling is rounded and features a prominent chromed front grille and rounded headlights. A cleanly styled interior features a number of improvements in ergonomics. The standard engine is a 170hp, 2.5L inline 5-cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual and optional six-speed automatic transmission. The performance GLI model features a 200hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder with either six-speed manual or automatic transmsission. The Jetta is a competent car, but at the upper end of the model range, the roomier but similarly styled Passat becomes a very attractive alternative.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Jetta Sedan S 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) M5 FWD $17,340
Jetta Sedan S 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $18,440
Jetta Sedan SE 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) M5 FWD $19,920
Jetta Sedan SE 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $21,020
Jetta Sedan SEL 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $22,790
Jetta Sedan TDI 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) M6 FWD $21,990
Jetta Sedan TDI 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) SM6 FWD $23,090
Jetta Sedan GLI 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) M6 FWD $24,590
Jetta Sedan GLI 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) SM6 FWD $25,690
Jetta Sedan GLI Autobahn 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) M6 FWD $26,995
Jetta Sedan GLI Autobahn 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) SM6 FWD $28,095