2019 Volkswagen Jetta

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Volkswagen's compact sedan packs some of the premium charm lost with the last-gen model. Larger and more refined than before, though it still misses some of the winning aspects found in competitors.

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The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta debuted earlier this year at the Chicago Auto Show. This seventh-generation model replaces a fine but generally underwhelming car that lost much of the premium feel that made the Jetta such a strong car in the past. It's based on the same platform that underpins the Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan and next-generation Audi Q3. It's larger, too. In fact, it's longer and wider than a B5 Volkswagen Passat from just 15 years ago, though it doesn't weigh quite as much as that car.

Our tester was a mid-grade R-Line. Currently, the only available engine is …
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The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta debuted earlier this year at the Chicago Auto Show. This seventh-generation model replaces a fine but generally underwhelming car that lost much of the premium feel that made the Jetta such a strong car in the past. It's based on the same platform that underpins the Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan and next-generation Audi Q3. It's larger, too. In fact, it's longer and wider than a B5 Volkswagen Passat from just 15 years ago, though it doesn't weigh quite as much as that car.

Our tester was a mid-grade R-Line. Currently, the only available engine is …
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Retail Price

$18,745 - $27,695 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 1.4L I-4
MPG Up to 30 city / 40 highway
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 6-spd man w/OD, 8-spd w/OD
Power 147 @ 5000 rpm
Drivetrain front-wheel
Curb Weight 2,888 - 2,970 lbs
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