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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Quality Review

May 29, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Interior materials and fit and finish were impeccable
Autoblog

High-quality interior has many soft-touch surfaces
ConsumerGuide

Roomy enough to entice some people out of their SUVs
Automobile

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has a luxurious interior and plenty of room for four adults, but there are a few snags.

When first sitting inside the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, you will notice that the interior is unexpectedly luxurious, especially for a car with its low price tag. Mother Proof feels that the Jetta sports the same amount of luxury as “a car twice the price.” ConsumerGuide concurs, praising the 2008 Jetta’s quality as “among the best in class.” Edmunds says, “none in this segment can touch the Jetta when it comes to sheer refinement.” Automobile adds, “It also feels very solid and more expensive than most of its main competition--which, in fact, it is.”

Interior space is abundant as well, highlighted by copious amounts of legroom up front and a trunk pass-through in the middle of the rear seats. Automedia says, “Shoulder, hip, head and legroom is increased front and rear compared to previous Jettas, with the added rear legroom especially noticeable to back-seat-riding adults.” The trunk itself is “surprisingly spacious” at 16 cubic feet, Automedia adds.

Once the Jetta hits the road, comfort ratings take a hit. Several reviewers found the 2008 Jetta to be noisy on the highway, reaching a decibel level that Autoblog refers to as not “unbearably noisy, but with the level of interior refinement, [they] just expected to hear less of the outside world.” Aside from the road noise, ConsumerGuide finds the ride quality to be “jiggly, thumpy, and borderline harsh on all but smooth roads.”

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is a roomy sedan, with a tall ceiling, TheCarConnection.com observes. It gives occupants more room to stretch their legs, bodies, and necks than the average compact, and it has a cavernous 16-cubic-foot trunk with fold-down rear seats for even more storage.

Conclusion

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has good interior room and great quality, but noise can be an issue.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Interior materials and fit and finish were impeccableAutoblogHigh-quality interior has many soft-touch surfacesConsumerGuideRoomy enough to entice some people out of their SUVsAutomobile The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has a luxurious interior and plenty of room for four adults, but there are a few snags. When first sitting inside the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, you will notice that the interior is unexpectedly luxurious, especially for a car with its low price tag. Mother Proof feels that the Jetta sports the same amount of luxury as “a car twice the price.” ConsumerGuide concurs, praising the 2008 Jetta’s quality as “among the best in class.” Edmunds says, “none in this segment can touch the Jetta when it comes to sheer refinement.” Automobile adds, “It also feels very solid and more expensive than most of its main competition--which, in fact, it is.” Interior space is abundant as well, highlighted by copious amounts of legroom up front and a trunk pass-through in the middle of the rear seats. Automedia says, “Shoulder, hip, head and legroom is increased front and rear compared to previous Jettas, with the added rear legroom especially noticeable to back-seat-riding adults.” The trunk itself is “surprisingly spacious” at 16 cubic feet, Automedia adds. Once the Jetta hits the road, comfort ratings take a hit. Several reviewers found the 2008 Jetta to be noisy on the highway, reaching a decibel level that Autoblog refers to as not “unbearably noisy, but with the level of interior refinement, [they] just expected to hear less of the outside world.” Aside from the road noise, ConsumerGuide finds the ride quality to be “jiggly, thumpy, and borderline harsh on all but smooth roads.” The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is a roomy sedan, with a tall ceiling, TheCarConnection.com observes. It gives occupants more room to stretch their legs, bodies, and necks than the average compact, and it has a cavernous 16-cubic-foot trunk with fold-down rear seats for even more storage. ConclusionThe 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has good interior room and great quality, but noise can be an issue.  2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: “Great interiors and handsome exteriors” The Auto Channel: “Nothing very special to look at” Edmunds: “Dull exterior styling” TheCarConnection.com researched reviews from around the Web, and found that other reviewers agree ...

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta bridges the size gap among compact sedans. The Honda Civic is a close competitor, but it’s not as handsome as the Jetta. It does offer a coupe body style, a hybrid version, and a natural-gas drivetrain, as well as a better reputation for reliability. The Ford Fusion has a nicely creased style, available all-wheel drive, and a big V-6 engine. It shares some running gear with the Mazda6, which gets a rounded new style for 2009, as well as a more refined interior.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Janine #1, Posted: 9/10/2008

    I'm excited for the new Jetta models!

    I have a 2000 Jetta and I love the 2008 model. I can't wait to trade mine in...VWs have always been a reliable source of transportation for me and I feel safe and cute at the same time!

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