Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is an all-new model.

• Excellent fuel economy
• Spacious interior
• Smooth and quiet ride quality.
• Quick acceleration for a hybrid

• Unknown reliability.
• High price

User Reviews:

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  a new kind of vehicle - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  By may22 - December 25 - 11:36 pm

  brought my 2009 jetta into the dealer to resolve a problem , and while waiting browsed the show room and met a used dealer jetta hybrid on display , went for a demo drive and bought the demo 2013 jetta hybrid SEL . although the 2009 jetta is a great car to drive with plenty of torque , the hybrid is quieter , smother with a bunch of bells and whistles . and drives like a cloud , compared to the tdi jetta , and gets 49 -50 MPG. average for a month worth of driving averaged 47 MPG. although having to use premium gasoline (that is cheaper than diesel) the MPG is a little better than the TDI . of all the vehicles I have had over the many years the TDI was the most fun to drive. hybrid +

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  Pretty much as advertized -- fun to drive hybrid! - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  By nareautogo - December 24 - 9:42 pm

  Im 3000 miles on the premium model (no xenon fender or camera) but still quite nice. Gets 45 mpg if you drive 60-65 also nice is that in traffic (where cant accelerate too much) youll still get 40 mpg or so. Drive like a sports car though -- 35ish. But, moreso, Ive been driving hybrids since 2003 and love how this car handles, accelerates and has comfortable drive. VW did really well this car. Quiet ride to boot. I know people will say the "diesel" gives you more bang for your buck...BUT DIESEL IS NOT AS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AS UNLEADED, even "clean" diesel" -- its just cleaner than previous diesel. This one gets ZERO emissions about 25% and can be more. Much better epa.gov ratings.

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  Jetta Hybrid Works For Me - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  By jpa010 - November 26 - 11:45 pm

  Despite the elevated cost of the SEL Premium version, I needed a commuter car with excellent mpg specs, and being a VW fan, was drawn to the Jetta Hybrid. Previously Id owned a 2011 GTi, but didnt care for the 28mpg part of ownership (but a blast to drive, for sure). Having driven several Prius vehicles, I learned to dislike the golf-cart like CVT, so the 7 speed DSG of the Jetta Hybrid was a huge plus. I love this car so far, and 46 mpg is my mileage after two tanks of (premium) fuel. Build quality seems a notch above a base Jetta. The Fender audio is as good as anything a manufacturer has ever put into a car, IMHO. Thank you VW for an alternative to TDI!

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  Exceeding expectations - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  By drm14 - August 8 - 12:59 am

  As a current TDI owner Ive enjoyed great performance and economy. I was skeptical of the hybrid, but I have been surprised to be getting better than EPA estimates for mpg, usually mid 40s to low 50s. The car does not need to be driven slow, but you need to maximize the time the car is driving under battery power or sailing. The power meter helps a lot with this. Aggressive driving will lower mpg considerably. The road feel is great and the DSG is very smooth. The 1.4L TSI is very torquey and the car feels quick. I have the SEL which is nicely equipped. I think the hybrids compliment the TDIs nicely. The hybrid is ideal for those driving around town and on crowded highways.

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  First Year with the Hybrid Jetta - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  By geoff_ct - July 15 - 1:07 pm

  Ive driven my 2013 Hybrid Jetta for a full year now and while I like the car its worth sharing my experience. First, Ive had some quality issues that required pretty major dealer service. The AC did not work at all and required 3 days in the dealership to re-program. Next the climate sync and off did not work and required that the climate module be replaced. I had to return to the dealer to have the AC turned on again after the climate control module was replaced. Most recently a vacuum pump failed and the check hybrid and check engine lights went on. I was averaging 42.7 mpg but lately its down to 37.5. I think the change is due to my reduced efforts at driving economically.

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  Perfect...Except "Wheres the 48MPG"...??? - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  By kksdad - June 7 - 11:52 pm

  Our Jetta Hybrid will be a year old next month, my wifes the primary driver and she loves it, but, I LOVE it more, and enjoy driving it so much whenever she "lets me"...!!! dont be fooled by the fact this is a "hybrid", VW has "done it right" with great handling, performance and fuel economy (that cold be BETTER..more details below...) for a car that we are happy to own and have NO regrets in buying. Our 16 yo daughter "cant wait" to get her hands on it when she starts to drive..."in her dreams"....!!!