Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 1.4 TSI 160 Sport 4dr Review

For Like all the Jetta's engines, this unit is smooth and strong, and doesn't need revving hard for decent progress. Sport models have lowered suspension, sports seats and automatic headlights.

Against A diesel-engined model will give you more mid-range punch and better fuel economy.

What Car? says

0 out of 5 stars

We're yet to drive this version of the Jetta in the UK, so until we do, we'll withold our final verdict.

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Key facts

0–60mph: 8.3 secs
Top speed: 137 mph
Average mpg: 44.8
Tank range: 672 miles

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The full Volkswagen Jetta review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
It’s hard to go wrong
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Both engaging and relaxing
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
There’s very little to complain about
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
A lot of car for your money
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Feels solid, but not that appealing
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Comprehensively equipped
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Bland but foolproof
Space & Practicality
5 out of 5 stars
More spacious than you might think
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Most of what you’d expect

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Traditionally, hatchback-obsessed UK buyers have avoided the VW Jetta like the plague. On average, after three years, the previous model was worth about 7% less than the equivalent Golf it was based on. In the case of some of the more powerful diesel models, the difference was as much as 10%.

Obviously, this made the Jetta a bit of a used bargain, but that was scant consolation to new-car buyers. However, the latest Jetta may well buck that trend.

For a start, it no longer looks like a Golf with a boot grafted on. Styled from the ground up as a bespoke model, it’s now a well-proportioned, spacious and elegant saloon.

We’d recommend you go for the 103bhp 1.6TDi with BlueMotion trim. Featuring stop-start and battery regeneration, it’s capable of 67.3mpg on the combined cycle. It's a pretty willing performer too, offering plenty of pace and strong mid-range overtaking punch. Crucially, it will hold onto its value better than any other model in the line up.