VW added a mild refresh to the Jetta to update its looks a bit, but has otherwise not messed with the car’s basic formula of getting you there on the cheap. Sadly, though, the manual transmission is ...

The Civic Si and Jetta GLI both mix high driver engagement with attainable prices, but how are they different?

Which compact sedan should you buy in 2025? We compare the Volkswagen Jetta and Nissan Sentra across powertrains, tech, comfort, and styling. In contrast, the 2025 Nissan Sentra is essentially a ...

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With some interior and exterior refinements, the Jetta looks to stay relevant in a declining segment. Volkswagen remains committed to sedans, even as other automakers phase out their smaller passenger ...

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Today we end the year with a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL.

Looking for a new compact sedan for less than $25,000? This one has what you need at the low price you want. While its hatchback twin, the Golf GTI, has evolved into a more modern and complicated ...

Click here to read our latest road test of the Jetta TDI. (Jan 2008) Amid the looming hordes of European luxury automakers planning a North American compression-ignition invasion in the next couple ...

The fifth-generation Volkswagen Jetta debuted in 2005 with generous amounts of chrome and rounded styling meant to signify a more grown-up and sophisticated car. The base S and mid-level SE trims come ...