Volkswagen Jetta TDI

In published reviews,
critics awarded this
vehicle an average
overall score of:

84
Priced From $22,995
MPG 36.0
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AutoSavant.com

10/18/11
2011-10-18
87
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Chris Haak Chris Haak Score Pending 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

The Jetta TDI is all the car an American family of four needs. This is a car that I tried to talk my wife into buying with our own money.

MotherProof.com

03/19/10
2010-03-19
87
100

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Sara Lacey Sara Lacey 4.7 out of 10 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is truly was a wonderful environment to be in. Add to that speed great gas mileage, great steering and responsive braking, and this wagon wound up knocking our socks off.

Consumer Guide

06/10/10
2010-06-10
87
100

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Chris Poole Chris Poole Score Pending 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagen is now the only affordable true station wagon on the U.S. market. And more’s the pity, because it’s more fun to drive than any car-based crossover, yet no less practical.

Vehix.com

03/16/11
2011-03-16
86
100

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Christian Wardlaw Christian Wardlaw Score Pending 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is safe, comfortable, and genuinely fun to drive. Well equipped with plenty of standard features, the Jetta also holds its value over time, and doesn’t cost very much to begin with.

Kansas City Star

12/17/09
2009-12-17
86
100

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Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

It’s always intriguing to drive a car with a powerful but thrifty engine. Volkswagen’s TDI turbodiesel is just such an animal, and when it is plopped in the Jetta SportWagen, it brings outstanding fuel economy to a car capable of carrying large items.

Washington Post

06/27/10
2010-06-27
86
100

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Warren Brown Warren Brown 7.3 out of 10 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDi sedan is far more than the sum of its parts. It is proof that economy and efficiency need not be in conflict with fun-to-drive.

Auto123.com

04/19/10
2010-04-19
85
100

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Rob Rothwell Rob Rothwell Score Pending 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan

Looking for a sporty 4-door German sedan powered by the latest in turbo-diesel technology? The BMW 335d too expensive? If your wallet can sustain a hit of $24,475, the new Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel may be for you.

USA Today

08/04/11
2011-08-04
85
100

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James R. Healey James R. Healey 7.1 out of 10 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan

On balance, Test Drive is happy to forgive the interior faults because the Jetta TDI is roomy and comfy, and the engine’s personality quickly makes the car such a pal.

Vehix.com

06/09/10
2010-06-09
84
100

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Nathan D. Adlen Nathan D. Adlen 6.8 out of 10 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagen is a very well executed, efficient machine that makes a great argument for wagons over crossovers – if you like driving.

Cars.com

10/15/11
2011-10-15
84
100

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Bill Jackson Bill Jackson Score Pending 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan

What the Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean-diesel sedan lacks in electronic gizmos it makes up for with a rewarding driving experience and superior mileage.

Edmunds.com

03/09/10
2010-03-09
83
100

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Mark Takahashi Mark Takahashi Score Pending 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI represents a capable and economical alternative to crossover SUVs. An added plus is a refined interior that looks and feels upscale, as well as an amenable ride quality.

Edmunds.com

01/25/11
2011-01-25
83
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Mark Takahashi Mark Takahashi Score Pending 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI represents a capable and economical alternative to crossover SUVs. An added plus is a refined interior that looks and feels upscale, as well as an amenable ride quality.

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