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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Overview

Likes:

  • Pert Audi-like styling
  • Optional 200-horsepower turbo engine
  • Dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • Standard safety features

Dislikes:

  • Dull performance from standard five-cylinder engine
  • Seats raised, the cargo area isn't huge
  • No all-wheel-drive option

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

The automotive enthusiasts and experts at TheCarConnection.com have read all the competitive reviews on the new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen to produce this conclusive review, and to give our enthusiastic approval of the new Jetta Sportwagen. TheCarConnection.com’s ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen makes its U.S. debut to mixed reviews, though the positive impressions outnumber the negative ones. Starting with a standard 2009 Volkswagen Jetta sedan, the Volkswagen designers extend the roofline to allow a lot more cargo space in back...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man S $19,075 / $18,400 City: 21
Hwy: 30
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man S PZEV $19,075 / $18,400 City: 21
Hwy: 30
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Auto S $20,175 / $19,499 City: 20
Hwy: 29
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Auto S PZEV $20,175 / $19,499 City: 20
Hwy: 29
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man SE $21,425 / $19,997 City: 21
Hwy: 30
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man SE PZEV $21,425 / $19,997 City: 21
Hwy: 30
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Auto SE $22,525 / $21,096 City: 20
Hwy: 29
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Auto SE PZEV $22,525 / $21,096 City: 20
Hwy: 29
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man SEL $26,065 / $24,293 City: 21
Hwy: 31
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man SEL PZEV $26,065 / $24,293 City: 21
Hwy: 31
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr DSG SEL $27,165 / $25,392 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr DSG SEL PZEV $27,165 / $25,392 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr Man TDI $23,870 / $22,503 City: 30
Hwy: 41
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 4dr DSG TDI $24,970 / $23,602 City: 29
Hwy: 40

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Other Choices:

The new Dodge Journey is a crossover with an available third-row seat and more storage options than you can count, and it's priced almost exactly in the same range as the VW Jetta wagon. The Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Corolla Matrix are essentially twins underneath the skin, and though they're smaller than the Jetta, they have decent carrying capacity and an enviable reputation for reliability. The Chrysler PT Cruiser's been around for a long time, which means it can be had cheaply―and it's probably the cutest vehicle in this bunch.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Garry #1, Posted: 12/30/2008

    What about the Diesel?

    You guys didn't say a word about the diesel option that will offer great performance and amazing economy!

  2. fb_540901137 avatar by Phil Pugliese #2, Posted: 6/18/2009

    Where is the diesel review? With 50% of Jetta Sportwagon sales being TDI, where the TCC rarely misses the boat, you missed it here.

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