Overview & Reviews

The Sportwagen body style and diesel-fueled TDI engine debut for the 2009 VW Jetta. Unlike the previous-generation Jetta's TDI, this more powerful diesel engine is 50-state certified in terms of emissions. Other changes throughout the Jetta lineup include stability control, heated seats and heated washer nozzles added as standard equipment. The optional navigation system has also been substantially upgraded to include a touchscreen interface and a 30GB hard drive.

• Diverse selection of strong engines, upscale look and feel, comfortable seats, impressive cargo capacity in both body styles, pleasant ride.

• Below-average fuel economy with 2.5-liter engine, small backseat compared to midsize competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jerry - November 17 - 1:46 pm

  This is a great car for the money! I enjoy driving it in the mountains of So. California. It handles great and has massive brakes when you need to whoa up. I get decent gas mileage considering the amount of power it has.

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  Great car!! - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jay in Dallas - October 14 - 3:50 am

  I had never owned a front wheel drive, or a diesel or a Volkswagen. Im sold! The 6-speed manual shifts very smoothly and the engine has plenty of torque. It handles great - not much torque steer. Im 64" and am very comfortable on longer trips - even with the sunroof I have plenty of headroom. Huge trunk. The fit and finish couldnt be better. The safety features were a real selling point too. All that and 40 mpg. A lot of car for the money!

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  I Like it! - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Leigh - October 9 - 1:56 pm

  This is my first new car in a long time after driving vans/mini-vans for the past 15 years. Handles great and very good acceleration when you want it. Feels real solid and sporty. I have 3900 miles on it and have been averaging 36 mpg. I am hoping that will improve in the summer to make up for the .80-1.00 more per gallon over gas.

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  Great SPORT wagon - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By naessj - October 2 - 2:33 pm

  Moved up from a 2000 Golf GLS. The build quality is excellent, very good road feel and on the road track. Low-end torque from the 2.5 is a little disappointing (compared to the Golf), it can be stalled quite easily. That said, the car is great, wagon very roomy (almost as roomy as my 2004 Passat Wagon). I recommend this car to anyone.

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  Just a test drive - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Bryan1280 - September 15 - 12:03 am

  First I should say that I only test drove the car. I found the seats to be very comfortable. I love that they lay almost flat (I like to nap during lunch). Heated seats were nice. I found 6th gear to be too weak and was downshifting to go uphill on the Highway. With the turbo the car feels faster than it is, but with the torque and MPG, this is the perfect cross country car. I just think that 6th gear is only good for flat driving.

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  15,000 mi Review - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By goldshw - September 13 - 8:53 am

  I was a little reluctant to purchase a German car due to previous reports. I can truly say that my TDI is one of the best cars I have ever owned. Getting 47 mpg highway/36 mpg city. Great ride, great interior features & comfort. I love the TORQUE & six speed DSG. I highly recommend this car to anyone. I liked my Jetta TDI so much, I am buying a Golf TDI for my wife. Now with my Duramax, Jetta TDI & new Golf TDI, I am a all Diesel.

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  Love this car - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jcohio - September 7 - 10:13 am

  With gas close to $4 a gallon, I decided it was time to part company with my SUV, so while at a local area VW Dealer picking up my son’s Rabbit, I took a look at the ’09 TDI sedan. Shopped around for about a month and then went back and purchased one. I have one of the original ones sent out to the dealers as a preview, white minus the green leaf decals, with their new outstanding automatic transmission. I couldn’t be happier with this car, great mileage, 36 mpg city, and it handle like a true euro built driving machine. By the way, after only 2,500 miles the fuel mileage should improve once the engine is broke in.

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  I Am A Diesel Convert! - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Chris C. - June 21 - 7:56 pm

  Ive only put 1K on the car so its way too early to judge the reliability therefore the lower score. My wife wanted me to buy a Civic but relented to my choice of car. Unfortunately, she drove it to work last week and now she wants it for her own. The car is very comfortable to drive. I can tell it was designed to drive the freeways for long trips. You dont hear the engine at all at cruising speeds and you are at the peak torque @ 60mph. At first start up, and at a stop sign, the signature diesel sound is there but very muted compared to a bigger oil-burner. Finally, we are very pleased with the mileage. At 1K odometer, we are getting low 40s highway, around 35 mixed driving.

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  Joyces TDI - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jross - June 14 - 6:26 pm

  Traded in a 2001 Jetta VRX with 5- speed manual and VR6 engine. A decent - well equipped car with excellent reliability history. The new TDI is a MUCH nicer car; significantly better ride and handling. Zero problems at 8500 miles. Excellent fuel economy - not unusual to see 38mpg in the city.

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  TDI Convert - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By AGL - May 20 - 10:16 pm

  Call me a convert! I ditched my 07 Chevy Tahoe for some TDI fun. I waited several months for a TDI sport wagon and it was worth the wait. This car is a joy to drive and the mileage is fantastic. I drove a friends hybrid Camry, and a Prius, before testing the TDI. There is simply no comparison. Toyotas hybrids are great at what they do, but I couldnt imagine driving one on a daily basis. This is my first VW, and I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the diesel option in the new Tiguan so my wife can have a little fun. Zipping around town in the Jetta is loads of fun, and I am looking forward to my first road trip.