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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  A Lot of Car for the Money - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By JoeGo - September 6 - 10:20 am

  Great car. Traded in a Subaru Impreza which I liked but the VW is in a different league. More like a BMW or Audi. The car is almost perfect, just a few minor details such as the sunroof dial should be illuminated, everything else in the car is and at night you cant see where the dial is pointing.

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  Great Car, Great Value - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By James - August 21 - 9:13 am

  Pondered over buying this car for months. I am glad I pulled the trigger. Lots of power, sweet 6 speed. Build quality is great, better than the BMW, Audi,or Infiniti I have had in the past. Good sound system (not great). I think this is the best 21K car sold in the past 10 years. Test drove the DSG and that was pretty awesome but I had to go manual.

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  Great car for the price! - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Andrea - July 26 - 12:00 am

  Great car, very reliable. Great on gas, and affordable. I only wish it drove better in the snow. Definitely need to upgrade to snow tires on this one.

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  Great Commuter Car - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Loki1098 - July 8 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car mainly for commuting duty (90% highway driving) as I drive 65 miles daily round-trip. The DSG transmission is extremely smooth and a good investment. The ride is smooth and comfortable at highway speeds. The combined package of high mpg, comfortable ride, good handling, safety features, cargo room, resale value, and $1300 tax credit made it a no-brainer for me. The only problem was finding one. I found the exact car I wanted, but it had the DVD/Nav. I decided to buy anyway to avoid the 3- 4 month wait of a factory order. Ive only been driving the car a few days, but I really like it dont regret the purchase. Feels more Audi-like than my 2006 BMW 330i.

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  Very pleased - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Larry Reemtsen - June 1 - 6:10 am

  It far exceeded my expectations and I used to manage a BMW center. You know your in a German car. I drive L.A. traffic to do what I do and the freeways are a great test and will reveal a cars weaknesses and attributes. I drove the civic first and found it too under powered at 140 HP. The Jetta with 170 gets you there quick and can handle the Harbor Freeway well. Great gas mileage as well. My delivery at Pasadena VW was perfect.

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  The Best Kept Secret of the Auto World.. - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Equalizer - May 16 - 6:30 am

  Absolutely amazing car. I just traded a 2000 A4 for the Jetta, as the A4 was ridiculously overpriced. I was hesitant about getting the Jetta, after driving the A4 for 10 years, but one test drive, and I couldnt wait to trade the Audi in. I have had the Jetta one week, and am thrilled with it. It is fun to drive, easy to drive, comfortable, and utilitarian. I think this is the best kept secret in the auto world....

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  Great Poor Mans Beemer....... - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By zelenkajl - April 21 - 6:00 pm

  Being single and sixty the last thing I wanted was one of the classic "family" cars even though I like the reliability of Hondas and Toyotas. Nor did I want a classic "geezer pleaser" (Avalon/Lexus). Not wanting to pay the price for a BMW I find this Wolfsburg Jetta to be an excellent compromise. The 2L turbo engine is sweet with strong response and quite decent mileage even if it does require premium. I try not to look to closely at the Consumer Reports reliability charts as all German cars appear to be lacking but I previously had an 04 Jetta GLS that never skipped a beat in 50K miles! I have no reason to think this Jetta wont be just as reliable but time will tell.

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  Tons o Fun! - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By blubyu - April 3 - 4:00 am

  My first real car was 77 Rabbit. Drove Japanese and American afterwards. Realized I missed my VW. I absolutely love this new Jetta! Great torque through entire power band. Love the tight German suspension engineering. Manual transmission shifts like buttah. Its so much fun to throw the car into any curve, have it stay planted on the asphalt like its on rails, give it some throttle and come rocketing out the other side. WOW!! And this is the base S model. Interior fit and finish is xlnt. Im 64 and have plenty of leg/head room, compared to most Japanese cars. Theres enough bolster in the cloth seats for those curves, but still very comfortable for my daily commute to the city.

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  Love It!!!!!!! - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By wOlfJay - March 23 - 6:10 am

  This has to be the greatest purchase Ive ever made with an auto.

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  First Time VW Owner - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By CS - Cville VA - March 21 - 10:03 pm

  First time owning a VW and I have to say Im very impressed with the quality of materials used in production. Seats are comfortable and supportive. The VW TDI diesel is much quieter than I was expecting after previously driving a Mercedes diesel years ago. Great Car all around so far.