| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Tremendous back seat and trunk space | Numb handling and steering | An all-new infotainment system |
Engines onboard are athletic as well as fuel-efficient | Some cheap cabin materials used in the lower trims | |
The hybrid powertrain is quite responsive | A tad expensive than its counterparts | |
GLI Sport model is not quite up to the expectations |
$21,640
price150 hp @ 3500 rpm
horsepower236 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
torque6-Speed Manual w/od
transmission2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
engine-
basic warrantyThe Volkswagen Jetta is a 4 door compact saloon that has been ruling the German sedan market for a very long time, and it still retains all the good qualities and the character of its predecessors. For 2016, it looks amazing, drives excellent, and feels premium inside the cabin. It offers a wide range of engine options to choose from, and all the engines are absolutely praise-worthy.
We recommend the SEL trim for its abundant features list and even more comfort. It also gets optional leather bolstered seats for an enhanced driving experience and heated front comfort sports seats for better comfort inside the cabin. Some other highlight features include Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning, V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim, and Cornering Lights.
The 2016 Jetta is certainly well packed with a lot of features and opulence. The base price is also very affordable and doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket. This is German technology at the most affordable price. Volkswagen offers a massive trim range with features and options as per your need. Moreover, it rivals the likes of other worthy cars like the 2016 Honda Civic, 2016 Toyota Corolla, and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is available in 5 different trims, and certainly, all these trims tick all boxes when it comes to the ride quality, features, comfort, and performance. The base trim offers features like LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Day-Night Rearview Mirror, Low Tire Pressure Warning, and a Rear View Camera System, which makes the base trim favorable for safety and comfort driving. The higher trims also add certain aesthetic features to the exterior.
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Trims |
S |
SE |
SE Sport |
SEL |
GLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$17,680 |
$21,245 |
$23,245 |
$26,245 |
$29,245 |
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Key Features |
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
Keyless access with push-button start |
17″ black alloy wheels |
Dual-zone climate control |
LED taillights |
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Rear View Camera System |
VW Car-Net App-Connect |
Black-painted rear spoiler |
Front Assist |
18″ Bathurst alloy wheels |
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Composition Color touchscreen sound system |
Power tilting/sliding sunroof |
Gloss black interior trim and black headliner |
Discover Media touchscreen navigation |
V-Tex sport leatherette with red stitching |
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Day-Night Rearview Mirror |
Analog Display |
Analog Display |
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material |
Sport Leather Steering Wheel |
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Front Bucket Seats |
Heated Front Bucket Seats |
Heated Front Bucket Seats |
VW Car-Net Tracker System |
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts |
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Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting |
Light Tinted Glass |
Light Tinted Glass |
Leather Steering Wheel |
Leather Gear Shifter Material |
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6-Way Passenger Seat |
Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps
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Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps
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V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim |
LED Brakelights |
We Recommend:
We recommend the SEL trim for its abundant features list and even more comfort. It also gets optional leather bolstered seats for an enhanced driving experience and heated front comfort sports seats for better comfort inside the cabin. Some other highlight features include Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning, V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim, and Cornering Lights.
The Volkswagen Jetta offers a 1.4 L turbocharged inline-4 engine as standard on the trims except for the ones that end in ‘SEL’ and ‘GLI,’ which get a 1.8L inline-4 engine and more powerful 2.0L inline 4 engine. The standard 1.4 Liter engine in the base version produces 150 hp and 184 lb-ft. of torque. The 1.4 Liter motor is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission unit and is only available with an FWD drivetrain option just like all the other trims.
The powertrain is fuel-efficient and certainly makes it a lively car to drive, but it is underpowered when compared to some of its rivals, but surprisingly, it performs better than its counterparts even though it is less powerful. Its strong torque output gives a grunt and strong powerband. Moreover, it is capable of hitting 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds and clocks a quarter-mile run in 16.3 seconds. However, the top speed of the Jetta is not specified.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$18,645 |
$18,640 |
$18,735 |
$18,120 |
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Engine |
1.4-Liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine |
2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder Engine |
1.8-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine |
1.4-Liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Engine |
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Transmission |
5-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
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Power |
150 hp @ 5000 rpm |
158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
132 hp @ 6000 rpm |
153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
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Torque |
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
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0-60 MPH |
8.4 sec |
8.6 sec |
9.5 sec |
8.1 sec |
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Quarter mile |
16.3 sec @ 86.2 mph |
16.7 @ 86.1 mph |
17.4 sec @ 83 mph |
16.2 @ 86 mph |
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Top Speed (mph) |
NA |
120 |
112 |
116 |
When comparing all the cars with the stats available on the table, all the sedans in the competition are similarly priced, but none of the cars brings the ride quality and driving pleasure that the Jetta has on offer. The Chevrolet Cruze happens to be the fastest car. The closest contender to the Chevrolet Cruze seems to be the Jetta despite having an underpowered engine to support it.
The compact sedans are built to commute family with comfort and to deliver an outstanding fuel economy, and the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta definitely lives up to it. The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta offers a fuel economy of 28 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highways. It has a fuel tank of 14.5 gallons, and it manages to slam its opponents in terms of fuel efficiency and range. The sedan can traverse a distance of 406 miles in the city and 580 miles while cruising on the highway. However, the higher trims with more powerful engines drop in mileage by a bit.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPG (city) |
28 |
28 |
27 |
28 |
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MPG (highway) |
40 |
40 |
35 |
39 |
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MPG (combined) |
33 |
32 |
30 |
32 |
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Fuel Capacity |
14.5 |
12.4 |
13.2 |
13.7 |
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Range (City/highway) |
406/580 |
347.2/496 |
356.4/462 |
383.6/534.3 |
In comparison, the Volkswagen Jetta wins the fuel economy competition. The Corolla loses to all its rivals with a mileage of 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. When comparing the overall range, again Volkswagen stands ahead of its rivals with 4.6 miles in the city and 5820 miles on the highway, all thanks to its class-leading fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons.
There is no shortage of features inside the opulent cabin of the Volkswagen Jetta. The whole cabin is well designed and competes strongly with the rivals. It offers comfortable seating for 5 passengers. The steering wheel is chunky and premium to hold, especially the leather steering wheel in higher trims. The center console is well laid out with easy-to-use buttons.
The higher trims also get premium leather upholstery for extra comfort. That being said, let’s check out the interior dimensions. The Jetta offers a great interior space if not the best. It offers headroom of 38.2 inches in the front and 37.1 inches in the rear, which are mediocre headroom figures. Nevertheless, it shines in the cargo space, offering a cargo capacity of 15.7 inches, which fits enough luggage to enjoy your weekend getaway.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.2/55.2/41.2 |
38.9/53.9/42.1 |
39.2/57.8/44.3 |
40.4/57.9/45.5 |
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Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
37.1/53.6/38.1 |
37.0/52.6/32.9 |
37.8/56.9/38.3 |
38.0/56.5/35.6 |
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Cargo capacity (cubic Ft) |
15.7 |
15.1 |
13 |
14.80 |
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta has less headroom than most of its rivals. When comparing, the front headroom is the highest in the Chevrolet Cruze, measuring 40.4 inches. On the other hand, Toyota Corolla has the highest rear shoulder room space on offer measuring 56.9 inches. The trunk size of the Toyota Corolla looks small compared to its rivals, measuring only 13 inches, which is certainly not adequate enough. Major interior features include:
For the 2016 model year, Volkswagen Jetta offers new and latest infotainment features that truly stand out from the rest of the cars in the segment. The dashboard holds a 6.3-inch touchscreen multi-information infotainment display that controls various features, including climate control and connectivity features. Some of the standout infotainment features that you get in the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta are listed below:
The exterior of the Volkswagen Jetta is one of the most exciting things. It looks striking and outshines some of its rivals when it comes to exterior looks. The headlights look sharp and aggressive and incorporate projector lights with DRLs that adorn the look even better. The design of the bodywork is truly spectacular with multiple clean lines right from the front end to the rear end.
The taillamps go well with the exterior of the car and are unarguably one of the best-looking taillights in its segment. Moving on to the exterior dimensions, Volkswagen Jetta weighs 2,939 lbs. It has a length of 182.2 inches, a width of 70 inches, a height of 56.6 inches, and a wheelbase of 104.4 inches. The Jetta happens to have the smallest proportions and dimensions overall.
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Model |
Volkswagen Jetta |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Curb weight(lbs) |
2939 |
2790 |
2860 |
2932 |
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Length(in) |
182.2 |
182.3 |
183.1 |
183.7 |
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Width(in) |
70.0 |
70.8 |
69.9 |
70.5 |
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Height(in) |
56.6 |
55.7 |
57.3 |
57.4 |
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Ground clearance(in) |
5.2 |
5.9 |
6.7 |
6.4 |
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Wheelbase(in) |
104.4 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
Comparing the competition, the Honda Civic is the lightest car in its class, weighing 2,790 lbs, whereas the Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Cruze have a curb weight of 2,860 and 2,932 lbs, respectively. When it comes to length, the Chevrolet Cruze turns out to be the longest car in the segment at 183.7 inches. Moreover, it also leads the pack to be the tallest in the segment with a height of 57.4 inches. Some of the standout exterior features include:
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta gains a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA with 4 stars in the roll-over test and overall front crash test. The IIHS honors the Jetta by giving it the Top Safety Pick+ award for 2016. The two fronts where it scores 'Marginally' are the small overlap front and the headlights. Apart from that, it is known for its robustness. The sedan offers quite a handful of modern-day safety features. Some of the top-notch safety features include:
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is the ideal compact sedan for daily driving and long drives as well. It is packed with performance, comfort, and practicality, and Volkswagen has balanced it all together rather quite well. It also has a plethora of advanced safety features at your disposal. In a nutshell, if you are after a desirable sedan that has a lot of great features, stable ride quality, and impeccable build quality, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta could be the one for you.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #5 | 8.6 sec | - | - | |||
2016 Acura ILX Ranked #1 | 7.8 sec | 15.5 sec | 114 mph | |||
2016 Mazda 3 Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.4 sec | 130 mph | |||
2016 Ford Focus Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.5 sec | 130 mph | |||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.3 sec | 118 mph | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #3 | 8.4 sec | 16.7 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #3 | 28 mpg | 40 mpg | 30 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 406/565.5 mi. | |||
2016 Mazda 3 Ranked #1 | 29 mpg | 41 mpg | 33 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 382.8/541.2 mi. | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.8 gal. | 345.6/473.6 mi. | |||
2016 Ford Fiesta Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 334.8/434 mi. | |||
2016 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 369.6/488.4 mi. | |||
2016 Honda Civic Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 40 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 334.8/496 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #2 | 183.3 in. | 70 in. | 57.2 in. | 5.2 in. | 104.4 in. | |||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #1 | 183.9 in. | 71.4 in. | 58.1 in. | 9 in. | 105.7 in. | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #1 | 183.9 in. | 72 in. | 57.7 in. | 4 in. | 106.4 in. | |||
2016 Toyota Corolla Ranked #3 | 182.6 in. | 69.9 in. | 57.3 in. | 5.5 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2016 Honda Civic Ranked #4 | 182.3 in. | 70.8 in. | 55.7 in. | 6 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2016 Nissan Sentra Ranked #5 | 182.1 in. | 69.3 in. | 58.9 in. | 6.4 in. | 106.3 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #8 | 15.7 cu.ft. | 94.1 cu.ft. | 28 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #1 | 15 cu.ft. | 94.6 cu.ft. | 237.8 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | 14.8 cu.ft. | 95.6 cu.ft. | 128.1 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #3 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 97.2 cu.ft. | 33.5 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Ford Fiesta Ranked #3 | 12.8 cu.ft. | 85.1 cu.ft. | 46.2 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Ford Focus Ranked #3 | 13.2 cu.ft. | 90.7 cu.ft. | 487.3 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #1 | 28 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 28 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #2 | - | 14.3 cu.ft. | - | 98 ft. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #3 | 237.8 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. | 237.8 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Honda Civic Ranked #4 | 65.3 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #5 | 128.1 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 128.1 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Toyota Corolla Ranked #6 | 67 cu.ft. | 13 cu.ft. | 67 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #2 | - | 1078 lbs. | 3025 lbs. | |||
2016 Dodge Dart Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3122 lbs. | |||
2016 Buick Verano Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3300 lbs. | |||
2016 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | - | - | 2800 lbs. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #2 | - | 899 lbs. | 3084 lbs. | |||
2016 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | - | 1058 lbs. | 2773 lbs. |
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Posted On: July 4, 2024
This is my baby I love her the ride is amazing the ac and heat blows crazy good on gas and the trunk is big I have so much room in the rear the front as well I got my sister to get a vw Jetta just l like me so we love it
