Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta sees a few changes. Most notably, the sedan gets a bump up in power, thanks to a revised 2.5-liter standard engine good for 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Trim levels get new names: S, SE and SEL. The 2.0T engine is available only on the newly revised limited-edition Wolfsburg Edition model and the Volkswagen GLI. (Volkswagen has dropped the "Jetta" name in a move to make the GLI similar to the GTI. The GLI is reviewed separately.) A power two-way recline feature for the driver seat is now standard across all trims.
- Pleasant ride, high-end interior materials, long list of safety features, meticulous build quality.
User Reviews:
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Fun,stable, affordable - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By ShopCar - December 16 - 1:43 pmWe have had high end cars prior. With the price of gas and traffic, we wanted a comfortable, fun, quaility, yet affordable sedan. Well there are not too many out there in this price range. This car has it all. You may not get the bells and whistles your used to. But it has enough without lacking quality, safety and its cute.
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Great car - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By J chesney - October 5 - 11:48 pm -
MY New 08 Jetta - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By Carolinep - September 16 - 4:03 amThis is my second Jetta and I absolutely LOVE it. I originally had an 04 Jetta and the improvements since then are amazing. What a stylish car it has turned into! I love driving it and its got a lot more oomph since with the 2.5 upgrade. definitely a great car worth looking into.
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VW, where have you been all my life? - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By PiggyBaby - September 14 - 2:50 pmBought my Jetta Wolfsburg in July 08 and have put over 1,500 miles on it. I must say, this is absolutely the funnest car Ive ever owned - 6 in the last 10 years. Aside from the 02 BMW 330Ci, all my other purchases have been Japanese made. Looking back, I wish Id only discovered VWs earlier. The handling and performance of my Jetta Wolfsburg reminds me very much of that BMW 330Ci I once owned, but at less than HALF the price of the Beemer. The Jetta is truly the best VALUE; Ive never been so satisfied. Im getting much more for the price I paid. This car really shines on the highways, as the power and acceleration of the turbo-charged engine is very responsive. Love this car!
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Wolfsburg in Sheeps Clothing - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By Crazy 4 VW - July 15 - 7:56 amThe cleverly disguised Jetta is packing the coveted 2.0T engine & DSG tranny from the VW stable. This is probably the cheapest car from VW/Audi with this fun-to-drive engine and transmission combo. For a few hundred more than a SE, this is a no-brainer choice. The 200 hp is available around 1800 rpm, so you truly get use of the power without having to floor it. I have about 1500 miles to date and have my fingers crossed that there will be no issues down the road. But, the fit and finish of this car are remarkable. The panels are solid without that Japanese tin can sound or feel. The Jetta WE is definitely a viable contender in its class.
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Get the 2008 - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By Get the 2008 - July 12 - 9:10 pmThis is an awesome car! Test drove many many cars before ending up with a Jetta. The 170hp is awesome for this class of car. I enjoy all the standard safety and upscale options at such a low starting price.
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Love it - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By Toddr - June 7 - 12:52 amGreat car
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Love it - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By Toddr - June 7 - 12:52 amGreat car
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Great car for the money - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By Sam Houston - April 29 - 11:26 amAmazing what you get for the money paid. The car is fun to drive and interior is solidly built. Exterior is a little bit unimpressive, but with some aftermarket parts and accessories, it wil look fantastic.
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Cant find a better car - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
By jetta lover - March 16 - 3:46 pmMy first day with my first v-dub, it is easily the best car (for the price) that I think Ive ever driven. The balance of power and fuel economy is perfect and the styling of the car is gorgeous inside and out. I got the 5 spd SE with leather, cold weather pkg and the premium sound system. Cant say much about the reliability because its only been 1 day. If youre looking for an affordable car that performs across all categories you can stop looking, the 2008 Jetta is it.
