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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Safety Review

July 4, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact; "good," rear impact; Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Four stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impact
NHTSA

Volkswagen didn’t skimp on the safety features
MotherProof

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta performs exceptionally well in crash tests and has good standard safety equipment for a small, affordable sedan.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Jetta its top score in both
frontal-offset and side-impact crashes and named it a Top Safety Pick for 2009. The Jetta also scored well in independent crash tests and earned high marks from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

All 2009 Volkswagens come standard with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP).
ESP combines three technologies—anti-lock brakes, traction control, and yaw
control—to create an active vehicle safety control system. When necessary, ESP
intervenes in a nanosecond to help realign the vehicle and keep it on the road.

2009 Volkswagen Jettas also feature front side-impact airbags, full-length curtain/head
airbags, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution.

MotherProof appreciates that the “super-strong door beams protect passengers in the event of a collision” and notes that all Jettas feature a “nifty traction control system to help with slippery roads.” Other safety features include such necessary items as anti-lock brakes on all four wheels and six airbags that come standard.

Conclusion

The 2009 VW Jetta has a long list of safety features and fares very well in crash tests.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact; "good," rear impact; Top Safety PickIIHSFour stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impactNHTSAVolkswagen didn’t skimp on the safety featuresMotherProof The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta performs exceptionally well in crash tests and has good standard safety equipment for a small, affordable sedan. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Jetta its top score in both frontal-offset and side-impact crashes and named it a Top Safety Pick for 2009. The Jetta also scored well in independent crash tests and earned high marks from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). All 2009 Volkswagens come standard with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). ESP combines three technologies—anti-lock brakes, traction control, and yaw control—to create an active vehicle safety control system. When necessary, ESP intervenes in a nanosecond to help realign the vehicle and keep it on the road. 2009 Volkswagen Jettas also feature front side-impact airbags, full-length curtain/head airbags, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution. MotherProof appreciates that the “super-strong door beams protect passengers in the event of a collision” and notes that all Jettas feature a “nifty traction control system to help with slippery roads.” Other safety features include such necessary items as anti-lock brakes on all four wheels and six airbags that come standard. ConclusionThe 2009 VW Jetta has a long list of safety features and fares very well in crash tests. 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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Other Choices:

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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