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Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 1.4 TSI 122 S 4dr

For The 1.4-litre engine may sound a little on the small side for a car the size of the Jetta, but its 118bhp is sufficient for reasonable performance, and it's quiet, too

Against The Jetta has more rear-seat space than the Golf hatchback, but it's not as practical. Some of the cabin materials are not quite as high-grade as we'd expect

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The classy saloon looks appeal, although they mean giving up some of the practicality of a hatchback. The Jetta is good to drive and the 1.4 petrol engine works well

Key facts

0–60mph: 9.8 secs
Top speed: 123 mph
Average mpg: 44.8
Tank range: 542 miles

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Big range of engines
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Just as good as Golf hatch
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Avoid the 1.9 diesel and you'll be fine
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Will depreciate faster than a Golf
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Just a hint of some watering down
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Good kit across the range
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Lots of room and adjustment
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Lots of cabin and boot space
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Plenty of kit on every model

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Despite the different name, the Jetta is fundamentally a booted, saloon version of the Golf MK V that offers buyers something a bit smaller than the Passat, should they not want a hatchback.

Choosing a Jetta does forsake the Golf's hatchback practicality, but rear-seat space is a little more generous in the Jetta than the Golf and the boot is large.

Performance is much the same as with the Golf when using the equivalent engines, although the Jetta makes do with a more limited range of engines.

The petrol 1.4 may be small, but its two versions pack sufficient punch to stand as almost the only petrol engine in the range, while the 2.0-litre turbodiesels are strong and frugal.

Nimble, precise handling makes the Jetta good to drive and refinement is fine. The simple, high quality interior looks good and lasts well, and there's plenty of equipment fitted to all models, including electric windows, air conditioning and a CD stereo.