Overview
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan fares well in the compact sedan segment. Adding $9,540 to the price of the standard V6 gasoline variant, the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan carries a base price of $24,995 and is offered in 4 trims, reaching a price of $31,180 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 1.4L Inline-4 engine supported by a 20kW electric motor. Mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission, it makes 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 27 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 45 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds. Volkswagen offers the same 8 colors for the Jetta Hybrid Sedan. The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan competes directly with the Honda Civic Hybrid and indirectly with the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid which belong to the midsize sedan segment.
