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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  Best Car riding Experience at a low cost - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By pgautam - April 15 - 9:30 pm

  I fell in love with this car the first time I saw it in the dealership where I had visited just see how it looked like. I had seen some pictures of it in website. It offered everything that I needed - leather seats, heated seats, sun roof, music system, elegant interior. Bests of German Engineering at a modest price. The interior looked so elegant and sharp, and it appealed me too much. I bought it on the same day.

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  Best car I ever bought - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Tim - March 12 - 10:46 am

  Buying this car was one of the best decisions I ever made. Im extremely happy. Quiet, smooth, quick, reliable, safe. I can go on and on.

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  Wolfsburg Edition = Great Value - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Happy in onnecticut - February 12 - 10:23 am

  For the price of a loaded Civic, purchased a loaded Wolfsburg with a far more sophisticated and powerful drivetrain (engine & transmission). The turbo 4cyl and DSG six speed transmission are the same used in the Audi A3, TT, and A4, as well as the VW GTI and GLI.

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  Mileage problems - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By tigrone - February 5 - 9:06 am

  Definitely an improved car from what they were in the past years. I am enjoying the rides.

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  Awesome Car!! - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By sherrile39 - February 4 - 5:33 pm

  I was a former Jetta owner. The biggest mistake I have ever made was trading that Jetta in on a Ford Mustang GT. I have learned the biggest lesson of my life! Never again! Its unbelievable the torgue this little car has. You better hang on or shell get away from you. I love the tiptronic transmission. So whatever mood I am in I can adjust the shifter to what I need, making it very fun to drive. The sport suspension gives it a great handling ride. It offers everything I need, from the sunroof to the 17 inch wheels. Stylish car inside and out. I love this car. VW I am so glad to be back!

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  Quality design over other sedans - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By RyanZ - January 20 - 7:46 pm

  This inline 5 cylinder out performs all other sedans I test drove. Its just a fun car to drive even though it doesnt get the greatest gas mileage. The interior layout and speaker system is another great advantage over other makes out there. This car looks more sporty that the rest of the pack as well.

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  Used 2008 Jetta, fell in love on a Sunday! - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By geekygirl - January 19 - 11:22 pm

  I drove a smart car for three long years. Sunday morning I started searching the Internet, for maybe a new car I was looking for something different but I havent had before. I ran a cross at 2008 white Jetta, it had no pictures but I ended up going to the dealership before it even opened. The door was unlocked and I fell in love instantly so I traded my 2008 Smart car for the pretty white Jetta. To date I have had 87 cars in the last 15 years mostly high-end I love the ride of the Jetta and the super large trunk which I didnt have with the smart. I am looking forward to many more years and yes cars are cars they all have problems no matter what.

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  better fuel economy - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By better fuel economy - December 20 - 6:50 am

  I had a 06 tdi and it got flooded. So what do you buy now. I drive 75,000 miles a year. I am 6 ft 1 in so the room in the front seat is excellent. The car handle beautiful. The leather heated seats are very comfortable on long drives. The hand control for electronic instrument display are nice. Also recommended oil changes are only every 10,000 miles. Be careful the oil is high but you can get it on eBay. I also liked the 1000 dollars owner loyalty money. Trunk is big. Lots of room in this car. Thought I might buy a used tdi but they were more than a paid for it brand new with 30,000 miles. I will trade it for a brand new tdi when they come out in august.

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  Very Pleased - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By CC - December 7 - 10:06 pm

  My first VW, the 2.0T Wolfsburg is comfortable and well crafted, I feel like Im driving something costing $10k more. A very solid car, the suspension and steering are excellent. The engine delivers a satisfying rush of acceleration when you want it. DSG transmissions Sport mode changes the car from a sedate cruiser to a growling animal - lots of smiles. Trunk is huge, with fold down seats can carry lots of cargo. So far 9K miles, no troubles. Very happy all around.

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  Keeping my little girl safe. - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  By donnievalens - October 29 - 3:13 pm

  After to doing all the research on vehicles in this segment you will find out like I did that you get the most for your money with the jetta. The car outperforms others such as the civic and corolla not to mention the options you get as standard equipment such as a moonroof and heated seats in the SE model that I have.But what really got me was how well put together this car really is.Its super solid,theres no real body roll when banking into turns.The clutch is light as a feather so I know my 115 pound little girl wont have trouble with fatigue in those days in traffic not to mention the smooth seamless shifting the manual transmission gives you.And after she saw its styling she wanted it