Overview
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan fares well in the compact sedan segment. Adding $15,455 to the price of the standard V6 gasoline variant, the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan carries a base price of $31,670 and is offered in a single 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 44 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 7.8 seconds. Volkswagen offers the same 8 colors for the Jetta Hybrid Sedan. The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan competes directly with the less expensive Honda Civic Hybrid. Indirect competitors are the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Toyota Camry Hybrid as there are no other hybrid sedans in the compact sedan segment.
