| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Spacious Cabin | Poor interior quality | Complete redesign |
Well equipped trims | Slow responding automatic transmission | |
Fuel efficiency diesel engine | Numb steering feel | |
Smart electronics interface | Sluggish base engine performance |
$25,295
price140 hp @ 4000 rpm
horsepower236 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
torque6-Speed Automated Manual
transmission2.0L 4cyl FWD 6AM
engine-
basic warrantyThe Volkswagen Jetta is a perfect demonstration of how to combine luxury and visuals in a vehicle that feels a lot bigger for its class. Even when it was first introduced, it put other vehicles to shame by offering appealing visuals and a premium level of luxury. But with time, its rivals started to catch up.
The Basic trim feels too bare to bones without many or any features so that is not too much in our options, however, the SE trim seems to be a good deal and also seems like it offers the most value for money. The SLE trim is the top of the line and good too, but it only offers a little more than the SE in terms of features, and considering the premium that we pay for its use and the necessity of the provided features does not seem ample.
With its qualities, the Volkswagen Jetta managed to gain its own identity, and the 2011 MY doesn't fail to impress. This car comes in a price range of $16,285 to $25,575 and is offered in four trim levels. At this price point, it competes against the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Kia Forte.
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is offered in four different trims with an option for a manual or an automatic transmission, it comes with an option for a diesel engine too. The base trim of the Jetta only comes with the essentials to keep the prices low and going all the way to the top-spec SEL trim is the way to get access to any of the available premium features. There are however a few add-on packages available.
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Trims |
Base |
S |
SE |
SEL |
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MSRP (Manual) |
$16,135 |
$17,265 |
$18,965 |
$22,165 |
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MSRP (Auto) |
$17,235 |
$18,365 |
$20,065 |
$23,265 |
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Key Features |
2.0L, 115 hp four-cylinder engine |
Base trim plus; |
S trim plus; |
SE trim plus; |
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Post-Collision Safety System |
4-speaker audio system |
2.5L, 170 hp inline-5 engine |
6-speaker audio system |
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Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel |
Remote Keyless Power Door Lock |
Cruise Control |
3 Months Of Paid Satellite Radio Service |
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Heated Mirrors |
Power Mirrors |
Leatherette upholstery |
Leather Steering Wheel |
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Cloth upholstery |
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Turn Signal Mirrors |
Multi-Level Heating Front Seat |
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Split-Folding Rear Seatback |
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17-inch Alloy wheels |
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The Basic trim feels too bare to bones without many or any features so that is not too much in our options, however, the SE trim seems to be a good deal and also seems like it offers the most value for money. The SLE trim is the top of the line and good too, but it only offers a little more than the SE in terms of features, and considering the premium that we pay for its use and the necessity of the provided features does not seem ample.
The less power and performance of the Jetta might give us an idea of a fuel-efficient tuning of the motor, but in contrast, that is not how it seems. The Jetta’s base engine returns 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, while the combined mileage is 28 mpg. The larger engine offers more power and better performance and appears more efficient at 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, with a combined mileage of 26 mpg.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Kia Forte |
Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (City) |
24 |
26 |
25 |
28 |
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MPG (Highway) |
34 |
34 |
34 |
35 |
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MPG (Combined) |
28 |
29 |
29 |
31 |
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Fuel Capacity (gal) |
14.5 |
13.2 |
13.7 |
13.2 |
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Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles) |
348 / 493 / 406 |
343 / 449 / 383 |
343 / 466 / 397 |
370 / 462 / 409 |
The big 14.5-gallon fuel tank in the Jetta helps with the driving range which is the same as the 2011 Toyota Corolla, with the least fuel consumption here. The Honda Civic and the Kia Forte on the other end of the spectrum have almost very similar mileage figures of 29MPG and a similarly-sized fuel tank.
The interior of the Jetta no longer feels premium. The fit and finish of the cabin feel pretty good but there is a lack of soft-touch materials and there is more of the hard plastics making for a disappointing cabin feel and this is in contrast to the high standards set by Jetta for itself. The rear seat now feels more spacious, Volkswagen has managed to do away with the features that made the Jetta stand out from its peers, like the height- and length-adjustable center armrest, infinitely adjustable backrests for the front seat, rear-seat air vents, and a carpeted trunk lid.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Kia Forte |
Toyota Corolla |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
38.2 / 55.2 / 41.2 |
39.4 / 53.7 / 42.2 |
40.0 / 55.7 / 43.3 |
38.8 / 54.8 / 41.7 |
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Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
37.1 / 53.6 / 38.1 |
37.4 / 52.4 / 34.6 |
37.6 / 54.7 / 35.0 |
37.2 / 54.7 / 36.3 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
15.5 |
12.0 |
14.7 |
12.3 |
The Volkswagen Jetta is still able to boast of having one of the largest trunks and the cabin too is the most spacious one at the front and rear with a really good amount of room. The Forte manages to offer the best legroom at the front, but at a cost of the back seat space, so does the 2011 Honda Civic. The Corolla manages a much better front and rear seat space balance with a decently sized boot that has a capacity of 12.3 cubic feet.
Some other features include:
The 2011 Jetta comes with a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring a redundant control knob that is great for controlling an iPod. It is a blessing to use and so are the Bluetooth, satellite radio, and other connectivity options that Volkswagen has to offer. The infotainment unit is connected to a 6-speaker audio system that does a better job than the 4-speaker one on the S trim, but it cannot be called the best.
The other features are:
The outside design of the car is one of the few aspects that hasn’t been fiddled with for cutting costs. The car’s styling is still very European with a minimalistic front featuring aslim front grille and sleek chrome strips to complement it and the backside looks smartly put together as well. The car has smooth flowing straight lines which scream out the name Volkswagen and as a whole, the Jetta is one handsome executively styled car.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Kia Forte |
Toyota Corolla |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2,804 |
2,630 |
2,729 |
2,734 |
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Length (in) |
182.2 |
177.3 |
178.3 |
180.0 |
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Width (in) |
70.0 |
69.0 |
69.9 |
69.4 |
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Height (in) |
57.2 |
56.5 |
57.5 |
57.7 |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
5.5 |
5.9 |
5.9 |
5.8 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
104.4 |
106.3 |
104.3 |
102.4 |
The Jetta is the heaviest car of all, weighing 2,804 lbs, thanks to the solid German build quality, and is also longer and wider than all the other cars present here. The Honda Civic on the other end looks like it is the most compact among and still manages to feature the longest wheelbase of 106.3 inches and the best ground clearance as well, this is only matched by the Kia Forte of 5.9 inches. The Toyota Corolla is one of the larger options available in the market.
Other Features Include:
The solid build quality and precision engineering coupled with a considerable list of safety features helps the Jetta to be a very safe car among its competition and the authorities have too managed to recognize this
The List of safety features include:
The Base model of the Volkswagen Jetta might not be what it used to be or what we wished it would be. It still is that in the higher models, the maker has tried to cut costs in order to make the car reach a wider spectrum of audience and owners but has donned the cost-cutting in major aspects that make the car fall a step-down. However, if you have your eyes set on the higher models this is a great buy and a great car to own and live with.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #13 | 11 sec | 18.2 sec | - | |||
2011 Saab 9-3 Ranked #1 | 7.4 sec | - | - | |||
2011 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | 8 sec | - | - | |||
2011 Suzuki SX4 Ranked #3 | 8.01 sec | - | - | |||
2011 Ford Fusion Ranked #4 | 8.1 sec | 16.3 sec | - | |||
2011 Kia Forte Ranked #4 | 8.1 sec | 16.2 sec | 120 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #5 | 23 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 348/493 mi. | |||
2011 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #1 | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | 12.8 gal. | 358.4/486.4 mi. | |||
2011 Ford Fiesta Ranked #1 | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | 16 gal. | 336/444 mi. | |||
2011 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 369.6/462 mi. | |||
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #3 | 22 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | 15.6 gal. | 405.6/561.6 mi. | |||
2011 Kia Forte Ranked #4 | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | 13.7 gal. | 342.5/465.8 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #4 | 182.2 in. | 70 in. | 57.2 in. | 5.5 in. | 104.4 in. | |||
2011 Honda Accord Ranked #1 | 194.1 in. | 72.7 in. | 58.1 in. | 6 in. | 110.2 in. | |||
2011 Ford Fusion Ranked #2 | 190.6 in. | 72.2 in. | 56.8 in. | 5 in. | 107.4 in. | |||
2011 Saab 9-3 Ranked #3 | 182.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 57.1 in. | 5.9 in. | 105.3 in. | |||
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #5 | 181 in. | 70.7 in. | 58.1 in. | 7 in. | 105.7 in. | |||
2011 Mazda 3 Ranked #6 | 180.7 in. | 69.1 in. | 57.9 in. | 4.7 in. | 103.9 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #3 | 15.5 cu.ft. | 94.1 cu.ft. | 168 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Kia Forte Ranked #1 | 14.7 cu.ft. | 96.8 cu.ft. | 217.3 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Honda Civic Ranked #2 | 12 cu.ft. | 90.9 cu.ft. | 6 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Mazda 3 Ranked #4 | 11.8 cu.ft. | 94.1 cu.ft. | 95.2 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Ford Focus Ranked #5 | 13.8 cu.ft. | 93.4 cu.ft. | 61 cu.ft. | |||
2011 Ford Fiesta Ranked #5 | 12.8 cu.ft. | 85.1 cu.ft. | 65.7 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #1 | 168 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 168 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Nissan Sentra Ranked #2 | - | 13.1 cu.ft. | - | - | |||
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #3 | 72.1 cu.ft. | 15.4 cu.ft. | 72.1 cu.ft. | 180 ft. | |||
2011 Suzuki SX4 Ranked #4 | 70 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 70 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Mazda 3 Ranked #5 | 95.2 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. | 95.2 cu.ft. | - | |||
2011 Honda Accord Ranked #6 | 9.7 cu.ft. | 14.7 cu.ft. | 9.7 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #4 | - | 1166 lbs. | 2804 lbs. | |||
2011 Subaru Impreza Ranked #1 | 2000 lbs. | 1157 lbs. | 3075 lbs. | |||
2011 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | 1500 lbs. | - | 2734 lbs. | |||
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #3 | 1000 lbs. | 1219 lbs. | 3102 lbs. | |||
2011 Ford Fusion Ranked #4 | - | - | 3285 lbs. | |||
2011 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #4 | - | 1131 lbs. | 2661 lbs. |
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Posted On: August 19, 2024
This is a sturdy high performance vehicle but with some problems. Overall, it is in decemt condition with some cosmetic problems. However, it has turbo which makes it fast. It is has a nice shape and design and an average fuel consumption.
