Used 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Great economy car - Replacement for 2017 Sentra
John, Roswell, GA, 08/27/2018
updated 09/06/2019
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
53 of 59 people found this review helpful
Our 2017 Nissan Sentra was totaled, it was a great value car. This car will eventually go to my 16 year old when he leaves for College. So we came up with a list and I threw the Jetta on their because I saw a good deal advertised. I couldn't find any Six Speeds close to me so I didn't get to test drive the '18 model. We drove the Kia Soul, Corolla Mi and lastly we decided to drive the Jetta. I was blown away by the Jetta and ended up buying one. The car has a lot to offer in performance and comfort. The fuel economy is great - I could get better but its so much fun to drive and I'm still getting in the mid 30's. This has car play which is a plus and gives us the GPS, etc. This car is a winner and the prices you can get are great!!! Edmunds asked me to update my review - I can say after 7,000 + miles we still love this car and believe its a winner. There are no complaints about this car except I will need to give this to my son at the end of the school year (he earned it by his grades) - it is a lot of fun drive. We ended up enjoying it so much we added an Atlas to our garage also.
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Pleasantly surprised
Bill Malec, Jackson, TN, 12/22/2018
updated 12/27/2023
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Price was much less than expected. Coming from a VW diesel I'm impressed with the 1.4L engine's torque and especially the mileage. I averaged 47 mpg driving home with the car 200 miles from where I bought it. That's diesel territory! Interior quality is much improved. Very quiet and comfortable inside. Update: 59,000 miles now. Absolutely zero problems.
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Audi-lite
BRG, Honolulu, HI, 11/30/2018
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Some reviewers have called the 2019 Jetta "Audi-lite" and that is a pretty good summation. Fit and finish are above that of comparable Japanese-Korean-American cars. Fuel mileage is excellent even in stop-and-go rush hour traffic. The 1.4 L turbo has plenty of torque and power for normal, and even spirited, driving. The manual transmission is smooth and easy to use. The handling is very stable and ride comfort is excellent. It is quiet in normal driving but you can still hear a little satisfying engine growl when you put your foot into it. Th Driver Assistance package is non-intrusive in normal driving but a tremendous help in congested traffic. Price was acceptable even though Hawaii dealers do not give the Mainland price incentives and discounts; with those discounts and incentives, the Jetta is a steal. While shopping, I was also looking at the 2018 Honda Civic, itself a very nice car, but chose the Jetta because it has better, classier styling that should age better than the "Gee-whiz Boy Racer" styling of the Civic. My only real grip about the 2019 US version of the Jetta is that only the base "S" model comes with a manual transmission (Those lucky Canadians can get manual transmissions across the model spectrum). Really, Volkswagen, at least put a manual in the R-Line. If you are looking for a nice, comfortable, roomy compact sedan, you owe it to yourself to look at the Jetta. Consider it an Audi Fox for the 21st Century.
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Coldest Car I’ve Ever Owned
JTincher, Hilliard, OH, 02/10/2019
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
64 of 78 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2019 VW Jetta S Manual in September of 2018. The first few months I was very pleased with the car. The MPG were fantastic. On the highway I’d average 44-46 MPG and on several ocassions, on longer trips even over 50 MPG. Everything was great until the cold of winter set in. I started to notice that I would feel cold towards the end of my 19 mile daily commute to work. The first day I thought nothing of it, maybe I just caught a chill that wouldn’t go away. The second day I felt cold I noticed my engine temperature gauge was dropping. I was very confused. The engine had warmed up, the car was running with a load (still driving it), had been running for over 30 min and traveled 18 miles. Yet the temp was dropping. As anyone knows the car uses the heat from the engine to warm the coolant that then passed through the heater core. If the engine is cold, so if the heater core. This means a substantial drop in cabin temps. I took my car into the dealership the first chance I got. I was confident they would resolve the issue. The car has a “great” warranty. I was called a couple of days later to pick up my “fixed” car. They assure me that after replacing both thermostats (with only 5800 miles on the car) that they had resolved the issue. I picked up my car and drove the 10 miles home. I parked the car that night and slept well believing what they had told me. The next morning I traveled out for breakfast. While sitting in my car eating my breakfast, listening to a pod cast I noticed the air from the vents became cold. I then noticed the temp gauge on the dash was dropping fast. I immediately drove back to the dealership only having the car back in my possession for 14 hours. They were surprised to see me again and quickly grabbed a loaned. I was upset but thought maybe the coolant was low or there was air in the system from the work they had just performed. I left assuming they would make it right. A few days later I get a call to come pick up my car. This is where things get very interesting. The tech on the phone explained that they tested my vehicle and it was cooling down but that there was nothing wrong with my car. He informed me that they had tested other 2019 Jetta’s from the lot and they did the same thing. Because of that they said my car performed just like the others so there was nothing wrong. //Sanity Check// So my car and other on the lot all lose heat and blow cold air in the winter so nothing must be wrong? Maybe more than one car is broken or share a flawed design?//Back to the review// The tech then began to try and sell me on the excuse that the blower motor is “too efficient” and is preventing the car from warming up. He recommended that anytime I’m at a stop I rev the engine! I swear, I can’t make this stuff up. Rev the engine! So in order for my new car to have heat in the engine I can either turn the blower fan off (so no air is moving at all) or I can rev my engine constantly. This is insane! My car is broken and they want to tell me “that’s how Volkswagen designed the car”. Does it not get cold in Germany? This is crazy! (I know the car was built in Mexico) I then meet with my Salesmen who tries to sell me in the same BS. The car is not broken, that’s how it’s designed, blah blah blah. I’m not having any of it. I talk to the General Manager who preceded to try the tell me the same BS. They said that my car is the way it is and it’s functioning the way VW intended. This is absolutely insanity! Who in the world buys a new car with the expectation that the heat won’t work? Nobody! That’s who. It’s a new car the heat should work. It’s a safety issue. My windows refog, it’s colder than all get out. It’s uncomfortable and unacceptable. The kicker is on the second time my car was tested and had the issue, the ambient temp was 47 degrees. That’s not even that cold, at least not for where I live considering just a week ago it was -10. I’m thankful I had the loaner car (2018 Jetta) to keep me warmer that my 2019 Jetta would of. I just picked my car up yesterday and it still is broke and VW has yet to make it right. I’ve already been jumping through all the hoops they car throw at me and if they throw many more, I’ll just going the circus. I would not recommend this car anyplace the temp drops below 70 degrees. They might as well only offer it as a convertible at this point. Cause the car can’t be used unless the weather is perfect. Rest assured on those golden days you’ll get great gas mileage though. To end my horrid story: BettaNotGettaJetta
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JettaFan, Battle Ground, WA, 05/14/2019
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I absolutely can't believe the highway mileage I'm getting, and usually these days manual transmissions get worse gas mileage than CVTs. On a recent 1,100 mile 95% highway trip, I averaged over 47mpg traveling at 65mph. Unreal!!! I did exact measurements of mileage and gallons added so it's accurate. Combine this with good handling and 0-60 around 7.5 seconds and this is the sedan all others in the segment should try to replicate. I was able to get a dealer down quite a bit off sticker and am thrilled with the quality of the car and the options for the price. Standard LED headlights are supurb, the seats are long distance comfortable and the trunk is pretty big. With a good size gas tank I was often getting around 600 miles per tank so you don't need to stop for gas often at all. I'm enjoying the standard Apple Carplay and love the styling which reminds me a lof of the Audi A4 from the back. To make this car perfect, I wish it were offered in hatchback and the S model's stereo system is pretty poor - the max volume just isn't nearly loud enough to really feel the music. The dealer was pretty bad with their sales tactics compared to nearly all others I've dealth with. I also don't like the styling of the S model's alloy wheels. But, the stick is a joy to shift, the car tracks straight on the highway, and it's not often you get complimented for a sedan's styling paying below $20k. This is my first Volkswagen and I'm now a huge fan.
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