Overview & Reviews

For 2013, upper-level trims get a few new features and all but the base model get four-wheel disc brakes. An all-new hybrid model also joins the lineup later in the model year.

• Fuel-efficient diesel TDI model.
• Smooth ride quality
• Spacious interior and trunk

• Lackluster interior materials
• High price of TDI
• Sluggish throttle with automatic
• Weak base engine.

User Reviews:

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  I love my jetta! - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
  By trevsta18 - August 5 - 11:22 pm

  This is my first VW. I have owned an X5 and two mini coopers. I have had my jetta 2.5 manual for 2 years. I am at 46k and i havent had too many issues other than constantly battling the tire pressure light and regular maintainance. Ive noticed my breaks starting to squeak, the paint on the front bumper began to chip at 10k. I have white with tan interior and i constantly get compliments from co-workers and bosses that ride in it. They are also impressed when i whip it around a corner. I have achieved 43 mpg in my 2.5 SE. Overall i am impressed but small things like the front bumper paint shouldnt chip so easily.

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  Had the car for about 2 years and some change. - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jesse Vail - November 17 - 4:03 pm

  I get a lot of complements on the look of the car and passengers love the heated leather seats here in upstate NY. Only have had 1 issue so far and that was a bad crank position sensor which caused the car to jolt and stall while driving with no check engine light, went to dealer and was told "Unfortunately youre going to have to drive it until a light comes on" which kind of sucked considering my pregnant girlfriend rides in the car and it stalls leaving is short handed as far as power steering and hydrolic brakes. Other than that I LOVE the Fender Sound System, it sounds amazing. Tons of trunk space. Fun to drive and navigation has yet to leave me stranded! Thats a plus.

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  Business-like - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
  By rpauls - February 15 - 7:44 pm

  I bought my 2013 Jetta 2.5 SE with 4,000 miles on it four months ago and it now has 15,000 miles. I work as an outside salesperson and was looking for a car that would get great gas mileage and still have some style. I did not have a Jetta in mind, but the mileage and price were both right, so I test drove it and to my surprise liked it a lot despite it being fairly vanilla on the style front. After four months, this car represents who I am very well, a business man. The looks are nice and clean. Not too boring, but not extroverted. The ride is generally compliant, quite nice on the interstate but very firm on rough pavement. Impressed with the highway mileage which has been 37 mpg.

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  Great so far - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
  By kristin124 - November 14 - 7:15 pm

  Ive only had my 2013 Jetta SEL for two months, but its been pretty great so far. I like that its got a sporty look inside and out, and I like the leather interior. The acceleration is pretty good for 170HP and the ride is smooth overall. My main complaints are some cheap aspects of the interior - for the price I paid and having the premium trim line, I cant believe it doesnt have power seat adjustment. Also, to tilt the chair back, you have to pump this plastic pedal up and down (tacky). Also, even when you move the front seats all the way back, there isnt enough leg room for tall people over 6 feet. Not much head room for tall people either. Could have designed that better!