Overview & Reviews
Fully redesigned last model year, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta features only minor changes. The SEL and TDI trim levels now offer a Fender audio system, while last year's Sport package for the SEL has been discontinued.
- Fuel-efficient diesel model.
- Well-equipped
- Spacious interior and trunk
- Smart electronics interface
- Lackluster interior materials
- Sluggish throttle with automatic
- Numb steering
- Wheezy base engine.
User Reviews:
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So far so good... - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By 23hammer - August 13 - 4:29 amI picked up this Jetta because of rising fuel costs and a long commute. So far I have nothing bad to say about it. The car is comfortable, quiet, solid, and performs well. It does take a little adjustment if you are not familiar with a diesel. I am impressed with the interior and how much I like the "leatherette" I was expecting a lot less from the cars interior and performance after reading the reviews on Edmunds, but I must say I am completly impressed by this car. I am averaging 45 MPG in mostly highway driving. I am 64" tall and 250 pounds and I fit well in the car with my spouse and 2 kids.
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Great Bang for your Buck! - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By core3y - June 6 - 9:33 pmI have had my 2012 VW Jetta SE with Convenience Package and Sunroof for almost 5 months now. I love this vehicle. Overall, the features and performance of this car make it a pleasure to drive, and Id definitely recommend it over competition. keep in mind that I chose this car new over a used recent-model BMW 3-series :-)
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SE, Same old VW! - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By jkali860 - May 31 - 6:20 amWhile the Base and S (4 cylinder 115-hp) models are not like previous VWs, the SE model (5 cylinder 170-hp) holds up the VWs reputation. I am extremely pleased with my purchase (2012 SE manual W/ Convenience) . I was a bit hesitant to look at new Jettas due to the awful reviews. After I did some research, the SE model and above is a totally different car than the S and Base models. You get a low price for an extremely basic car. But the SE, SEL, and TDI all have a lot to be pleased about. Dont believe the bad reviews stand for all the Jetta models, only the Base and S. With a different engine, transmission and interior, the SE model and above is a totally different car.
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Miss my VW...... - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By mardigras413 - July 13 - 10:37 pmok so I am a big VW fan, its been about 3 years since I had my last VW and this was worth the wait. I purchased my 2012 Jetta used about a week ago yea its the 2.0 but this one gets up and goes better than my 04 Jetta 2.0 (it had a 4 speed auto) I love all the great compliments I get about how great it looks and I love all the standard features......no big complaints here!
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Good clean driving fun - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By beaverdam - March 29 - 6:45 amThis VW has exceeded all of my expectations. Highway Mpg is always above 50 unless the AC is on then it drops to 46. City MPG is about 35. Only time will tell but so far it is rock solid and very reliable. Ride control is tight but not too firm. The lack of independent suspension in the rear is not noticable for me. 4 wheel disc brakes have a firm feel. Electric power steering feels like "steer by wire" but is easy to adjust to.
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Best first car - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By JourneyOfTheJetta - March 15 - 1:33 amMy 2012 Jetta is my first car and I can easily see it lasting me all throughout college. Traveling 15 minutes to and from school everyday, then to work, then to friends houses, this car has been so reliable! Super safe with reliable braking and acceleration. Super sturdy and reliable in harsh weather and road conditions as well. I have had no maintenance problems with the car and it has been more than good to me. If youre searching for a first car or a good commuter car, the Jetta is the way to go! Once again, reliable, comfortable, safe, and easy to navigate!
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Best first car - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By JourneyOfTheJetta - March 15 - 1:33 amMy 2012 Jetta is my first car and I can easily see it lasting me all throughout college. Traveling 15 minutes to and from school everyday, then to work, then to friends houses, this car has been so reliable! Super safe with reliable braking and acceleration. Super sturdy and reliable in harsh weather and road conditions as well. I have had no maintenance problems with the car and it has been more than good to me. If youre searching for a first car or a good commuter car, the Jetta is the way to go! Once again, reliable, comfortable, safe, and easy to navigate!
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Why so many bad reviews? - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By vic40 - February 18 - 4:01 amI dont understand why there are so many complaints about the New Jetta. After looking at everything, I settled on the smartly priced Jetta S with Sunroof and manual trans. Admittedly, its no speed merchant, but it does just fine, has no trouble keeping up, and returns decent mileage in the process. I just dont see how you can look at most of the direct competition and find the Jetta lacking. The Americans are either too small (Fiesta and Sonic) or more expensive (Focus and Cruze). The Japanese competitors are just crappy. Complaints about the Jettas interior??? Seen a Civic lately? Yikes! And perhaps most importantly, all 63" of me fits in the Jetta with room to spare in back.
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Solid, Comfortable, Effecient, Elegant, Sporty - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By jlgolden - December 19 - 8:30 amAfter determining that I wanted an efficient sedan with some acceleration zip and handling athleticism, the Jetta TDI prevailed as the most appealing. The diesels acceleration is delightful around Houstons inner-city grid, as well as when merging and passing on open highways. The DSG transmission takes some personal adjustment time, due to its characteristic (normal) hard downshifts during parking-lot creeping and stop & go traffic situations. Conversely, upshifts are fast and super smooth. Fuel economy is now averaging 42 mpg in mixed driving. This car feels amazingly stable, responsive, and capable in all driving situations.
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Great choice - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
By juvy2 - November 15 - 7:57 pmMy 2012 Jetta is by far the best car I have ever had! Great gas mileage, fun to drive and extremely comfortable seats
