2010 Volkswagen Jetta: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta undergoes a slight model re-organization while receiving freshened interior and exterior styling. This compact car is Volkswagen's top seller in the US. It comes as a 4-door sedan or 4-door wagon called the SportWagen. Both body styles are available in S and SE trim levels. The sedan also comes as the SEL; the SEL wagon has been discontinued. The S, SE, and SEL are powered by a 170-hp 2.5-liter 5-cylinder engine. Also offered as a sedan or wagon is the diesel TDI. These Jettas get a 140-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine. The diesel is emissions legal in all 50 states. The sporty GLI becomes the Wolfsburg Edition for 2010. It's a sedan only and comes with a turbocharged 200-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. S and SE versions are available with a 5-speed manual transmission. TDI and Wolfsburg Edition have a 6-speed manual. Standard on the SEL and available on all other Jettas is a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, front side airbags, and rear side airbags. Wolfsburg Editions have a sport suspension and specific trim. A navigation system, sunroof, and iPod adapter are among the available options. A panoramic sunroof is available on the wagon. Due later in model-year 2010 is the Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition, which includes specific exterior styling, 18-inch wheels, sport seats, and interior trim.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 99.4 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Nissan Versa, and Volkswagen Jetta. Our Recommended pick is the Scion xB.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Honda Insight, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer (Sportback), and Volkswagen Golf.