2024 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews
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S - $22,660 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$20,385We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 Jetta, so we've included reviews for other years of the Jetta since its last redesign.
Excellent value for the price
Thomas P, 05/27/2022
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
74 of 76 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2017 Jetta S manual and recently purchased a 2022 Jetta Sport manual. The upgrades are significant in the '22. The seats are more comfortable and much more attractive. The 1.5L turbo has more punch, and the six speed manual is among the smoothest I've ever driven (and I have owned numerous standard transmission cars over 30 years of driving). The optional Driver Assistance package is an awesome addition for the price. The autonomous cruise works well, leather steering wheel/shifter add some fit and finish, and knowing the car is equipped with emergency braking technology offers peace of mind. The best accident is the one you avoid. I've filled the tank twice in this car. My first tank was a mix of city/highway, and I managed 37.9 mpg. The second tank of mostly highway driving surpassed 41 mpgs. My 17 Jetta would manage nearly 50 mpgs on long highway trips, and I have no doubt this new drivetrain will manage the same once broken in. Outstanding efficiency. There are some basic plastics inside, and the car has an underwhelming radio. It doesn't have satellite radio unless you buy the top trim, and I think that's a meaningful omission and marketing mistake. That should be standard equipment, or at a minimum optional on any trim other than the base model. It's my only complaint. All in all, it's a far-improved car over the past five model years. Noticeable improvement in the interior with digital instrumentation, seats, standard technology. The car has grown a few inches to really ride the line between a compact and midsize, which I really appreciate at the compact price. Massive trunk. While nobody will confuse the car with an Audi, it definitely is a handsome vehicle for the pedestrian price point. I definitely recommend the Sport model over the S for the small price increase. It meaningfully changes the presence of the automobile, both inside and out. Is this a swanky car? Of course not. This is a bargain purchase. But VWs are safe, extremely efficient, feel well-built inside and out, and my 17 caused me zero mechanical or reliability issues in the five years I owned it. Nothing broke on the car at all, nothing required unexpected service. It's what brought me back for another quality commuter vehicle. We have a much more expensive family SUV which shares our garage with the Jetta. The Jetta is the better value for the purchase price, as long as you have reasonable expectations for what you're purchasing. I would definitely recommend the brand and the vehicle far and away above any other competitive product other than the Honda Civic. That's a great car, too, and a comparable product. Between the two, I would argue it comes down to aesthetic preferences, but this car deserves far more accolades than it seems to be receiving.
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Fantastic with impressive highway mpg of 40
Rick, 05/22/2022
2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
63 of 65 people found this review helpful
I don’t understand why somebody would buy a non turbo Mazda 3 (the comparable car) rather than this. The Jetta has great low end torque for around town driving that makes it very peppy. Easily handles passing on the highway at 80mph+. Fairly quiet and smooth ride. Interior is well designed but not fancy. The infotainment system with wireless CarPlay is a underrated feature - its quick and I’ve never had an issue. Adaptive cruise control is basic but works well. Passengers have plenty of space (two large car seats now). I get 40-42mph on highways despite having AC blasting ice, CarPlay on, and going 80mph.
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Underrated car - here's why
BPT, 08/28/2024
2024 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
If you listen to car reviewers, they'll say to get the SE version because it's worth the extra price for the features you get. The reality is the S gives you everything you need: comfy seats, all the VW IQ Drive features and the same zippy engine and transmission. And it has the fun VW feature where you can lower all the windows with your remote before entering. We live in a value era now and this fits. Save your extra $$ for a new couch or something. I used Edmunds to make an informed choice. They also helped point me to dealers where I got an excellent price. Some are a bit wary of manufacturers operating in Mexico and lower build quality than say Japan, Germany or the US. VW has been in Puebla, Mexico since 1966 and this is where all Jettas for the US market are made. If anyone has Mexican manufacturing dialed in, it's them. The 8 speed automatic is nice and it's an Aisin unit, made by Toyota. I've driven many CVTs and this feels better. Acceleration is amazing and freeway entry is no longer a worry. In a nod to the past, my S still has a key, not push button start like the other models. You also need to press the brake to start. Some people dislike this but it's always been a habit of mine. The S also has a very simple head unit with few buttons and easy to use controls. The AC controls are all manual knobs which is nice. Some cars have everything in the head unit and you're in trouble if it ever breaks.
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Good Vehicle
Magician, 11/18/2023
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased 2024 Jetta Sport with manual transmission. Overall it's a decent vehicle for a very reasonable price. The seats are comfortable enough except that passenger seat is positioned very low and cannot be raised. The car pillow fixes that. Front seats are heated and material is nice. Audio system is very basic and there is nothing to brag about. Digital instrument cluster in front of driver is very clear and provide plenty of information with different screen modes. Infotainment screen in the center is very small and I need to put my glasses on sometimes to see the detais. Visibility is very good on all sides. Manual gearbox is awesome. It is very easy to operate. The gears are tall and 6th gear keeps low RPM which translates into amazing fuel economy. I achieved 50 MPG on a highway easy. Engine is a different story. Power delivery is inadequate at low RPM and turbo lag is significant until 1500 RPM. Lower gear is needed sometimes whenever other cars I drove before did not require that. Using premium gas improves this a bit, but not much. I am also not a big fan of "rev-hang" when changing gears, but it is there. Trunk is a good size. No complaints there. If it wasn't for the engine, I would give it a perfect score. But, still you can't buy today anything as decent as Jetta for this price. I can recommend it.
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Best Car I ever owned
Chico , 09/01/2023
2023 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I'm 60 years old, I've worked on cars all my adult life and I've owned many cars, Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Honda, Toyota and on and on, many. This 2023 Jetta would be the first VW I've ever own. I've only had it for a few months, 7 to be exact, and so far I LOVE this car. with todays high cost of gasoline 42 to 44 miles a gallon is a blessing. It handless just a good as a A4 or 3 series BMW. it be silly to compare it with a Audi S5, witch is what a drove before but then again a S5 is a $75.000 car. for $24.000 this car is a better choice, hands down. bottom line if your in the market for a reliable, fun, good looking and well priced car, this is definitely one to consider.
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