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If you’re looking for a sedan with European ride and handling capabilities, the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta offers German engineering at an attractive price.
If you’re looking for that "old-school" VW look and feel, the fifth-generation Jetta’s styling doesn’t convey the same sense of youthful enthusiasm as its predecessors. Although improving, VW’s reliability and repair history still lag behind its Japanese competitors.
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Price | $3,247 | $2,969 | $2,999 | $3,332 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 4.4 | |
Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
Horsepower | 170 @ 5000 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | 127 @ 5600 RPM | N/A | |
Engine | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |