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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Quality Review

July 4, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

feels very solid and more expensive than most of its main competition
Automobile Magazine

jiggly, thumpy, and borderline harsh on all but smooth roads
ConsumerGuide

expected to hear less of the outside world
Autoblog

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has good interior room and great quality, but noise can be an issue.

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.” When first sitting inside the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, you will notice that the interior is unexpectedly luxurious, especially for a car with its low price tag. MotherProof feels that the Jetta sports the same amount of luxury as “a car twice the price.” ConsumerGuide concurs, praising the 2009 Jetta’s quality as “among the best in class.” TheCarConnection.com notes that throughout the interior, switches work smoothly, and grab handles are well damped, giving it an upscale feel.

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is a roomy sedan, with a tall ceiling. 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. “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,” says Automedia. The trunk itself is “surprisingly spacious” at 16 cubic feet, Automedia adds.

Several reviewers find the 2009 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 considers the ride quality to be “jiggly, thumpy, and borderline harsh on all but smooth roads.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has a luxurious interior and plenty of room for four adults, but noise is a common complaint.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:feels very solid and more expensive than most of its main competitionAutomobile Magazinejiggly, thumpy, and borderline harsh on all but smooth roadsConsumerGuideexpected to hear less of the outside worldAutoblog The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has good interior room and great quality, but noise can be an issue. 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.” When first sitting inside the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, you will notice that the interior is unexpectedly luxurious, especially for a car with its low price tag. MotherProof feels that the Jetta sports the same amount of luxury as “a car twice the price.” ConsumerGuide concurs, praising the 2009 Jetta’s quality as “among the best in class.” TheCarConnection.com notes that throughout the interior, switches work smoothly, and grab handles are well damped, giving it an upscale feel. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is a roomy sedan, with a tall ceiling. 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. “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,” says Automedia. The trunk itself is “surprisingly spacious” at 16 cubic feet, Automedia adds. Several reviewers find the 2009 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 considers the ride quality to be “jiggly, thumpy, and borderline harsh on all but smooth roads.” ConclusionThe 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has a luxurious interior and plenty of room for four adults, but noise is a common complaint. 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automedia: “crisp and handsome” Edmunds: “elegant trim” The Auto Channel: “Nothing very special to look at” The current Volkswagen Jetta has been criticized for its Corolla-like lines and for giving up on VW’s crisp, European styling ...

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The Ford Fusion is a slight step up in size; it has a nicely creased style, available all-wheel drive, and a big V-6 engine, though its base four-cylinder engine is just fine. It shares some running gear with the Mazda6, which gets a new rounded style for 2009, as well as a more refined interior. The Honda Civic is also 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. Another rival is the Impreza, which comes as a roomy sedan, with a comfortable ride and good handling; all-wheel drive is standard on the Impreza.

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