I have a 2014 SE with the 1.8L turbo and three years later I'm still in love with my car. No issues with it.

Just snagged one in black. Next step is a turbo-back and bigger wheels with more grippy AW tires! The back seat is massive, the trunk is massive, and it's way quicker than it leads you to believe. The interior is lack luster but it's one hell of a drive on the highway for $19K.

Thank you for this great review on the 2015 VW Jetta SE 1.8. I really respect your opinion. I considered different compact cars and this one seem to be the best choice. I test drove a Jetta this week and I was very impressed by the performance, the suspension and quality. It is very spacious and comfortable inside, nice size trunk and it feels well made (I like the sound the doors make when I close them). I ended up purchasing the car in automatic and the transmission feels very smooth in all three modes "D", "Sport" and "Tiptronic". I am very happy so far with this vehicle.

I just bought a 2015 Jetta and I LOVE it !!

A great presentation. Makes me want to get one of these VW Jettas...

You're right very plan Jane on the outside. But very simple and elegant on the inside. Nothing overly complicated just the way I like it

I have the 1.8T and I can tell you.. once I put the V-nitro shell in it.. just keep your gear in S mode.. for the money I paid.. yeah.. I keep my dignity for not moving to toyota again.

It must have been Groundhog day when Nathan recorded this -- I just kept having this feeling of deja-vu when he described where the magic of the car is. ;-)

I have a 2015 Jetta 1.8 TSI with the 6 speed automatic and I love it, lots of low end grunt , feels comfortable and secure on the highway... easy to beat 40 mpg on the hwy in the summer without hypermiling, 43 us MPG (5.4 Liters/100km) if really trying, ave 60 mph (96.5 km/h)

My wife daily drives a 2016 Jetta Sport 1.8T 5spd, its sitting at almost 87k miles and its combined fuel economy numbers have been 33-35mpg for the last 40k miles. It has seen 42mpg straight highway running 75mph and the only repair I have had to make is the clutch line developed a small leak around 60k miles. Solid car, good fuel economy and we know from the 2012 we had they hold up very well in a head on collision.

I have the 2016 Jetta sport fully loaded it's has everything I wanted I was ready to buy an older C class Mercedes (2010) it didn't have the navigation system in it but this one came with the navigation system etc I'm truly in love with this car

can you guys do a 2016 VW Jetta 1.4t?

I have a 2008 vw jetta and the interior is still looking good to this day.

Just got one in red and I love it

Leased this car last week. Got the 1.8 turbocharge engine with connectivity. Compared it to the Mazda. The Jetta has better performance and ride, simply better than any car in its class. Yes, it is plain on the inside, but the controls are functional, well laid out and practical. Really fun to drive on highway and in the city. Has a lot of interior space with good visibility. Not flashy which I prefer.

Wow, a $20,000 car that's fun to drive and comes with a manual? Sign me up!

I appreciate the fact it seems so generic, and no frills. I will be the one servicing it - minor and major - for its lifetime, and it gives me good feelings that there are not a million things waiting to go wrong. These space age cars are beginning to look ridiculous, and all look alike. This one is a clear winner. What first attracted me was the power to price ratio. Now, I'm loving the rest of it. Hoping to see one tomorrow....

my wife got this exact car in black today

Own one of theses and I enjoy smoking bmws and audis and Honda’s in my hometown. Love it got it for my 18th bday, and I’m 18 and half rn answering any questions

Good video and this combo does seem interesting especially in the 1.8T sport model.

I test drove the '15 Accord DX with the 6 speed manual. The first 5 gears were identical to my '93 Accord, which revved 3,000 rpm at 70 mph in fifth. The 6th gear brought it to about 2,600 at 70. In the midwest and the west, speed limits are 75 and 80 mph, so the old Honda was really revving. The Jetta SE 1.8 TSI 5 speed revved 2,000 rpm at 80 mph, not 70! Additionally, the 184fp of torque is there from 1,500 rpm to 4,750 rpm. So you can drive at 1,500 rpm in 5th. FWIW, the 1.4 TSI has the same torque characteristics as the 1.8, but 20 fewer HP for a 150 HP total.

The most efficient numbers I've gotten from my 2015 Jetta are 46.2 miles per gallon and 42.6 miles per gallon. The 46.2 I got while I'm cruise control and going downhill for the most part on the highway 😁. Usually I get into the 30s on the highway

I have a 2014 SE which has the updated 1.8L engine and I just love it. If you get a cream interior like mine it actually makes the inside two toned which looks nicer than the solid grey or black. The trunk is indeed huge as is the back seat; plenty of leg room. The only thing I wish it came with is VW's 4MOTION but I guess I'll have to eventually trade up to an Audi for AWD. I actually think I prefer the old front fascia on mine compared to the updates they made to the 2015 model.

Can everyone STOP complaining about the 5 speed manual? VW even said the 6spd was their first choice but it got worse fuel economy in city and highway loops than their 5 spd. Besides, the 5spd revs lower than the 6spd on the highway. My 2015 Golf 1.8t revs at just below 2,000rpms a 70mph.

This car does come with Bluetooth tho so you really don’t need a aux 💯

Bought one. 1.8 TSI "Connectivity". All of the Good points you hit on were why I did it. I drive my buddies and coworkers, "Wow, a Jetta?!" Yeah, feels like a C250.." Got it loaded..

I got my 2014 last April. Got the independent rear and gen3 1.8t but the pre facelift jetta

Just got mine yesterday I love it

Damn! Been and can't wait for the GLI 2015 SE review!

What is important - VW has improved car's structure - look at the IIHS small-overlap crash test results for the old and new model. Really good car

I own this car but auto . Just love it . 50,000 miles now . 34 mpg city 39 hwy . Yeah i wish i had leather and a few other things . Its a great feel on the road , plenty of power and its simple .

Been a VW fan since the eighties and traditionally they have always been no bullshit cars with Spartan interiors. It was all about the performance and driving experience, not cheesy gadgetry. Just wish that they would bring back the VR6 motor In a manual.

iLove my Jetta SE TSI. It's so comfortable!!!

why the jetta 2016 1.4 the transmition jerk during downshifting in city driving ? is this normal? using the triptronic minimizes the issue but is annoying during city driving

Love this review :) I’m gonna buy it!

light wieght but very good chassis, this engine is grate in cheap price range. 1.8T is so much fun, and VW build this reliable car. I can feel the light weight but it has less unsprung weight to makes the car very comfortable. The independent suspension makes me very confidence turning on the highway in Detroit No.75 Rd with 145 km/hr !

I have the 2014 model & the USB is in the center armrest, uses a special vw connector cord.

that infotainment system looks like it's from the 90's. glad they updated it in the 16.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my '15 Jetta SE!!!

I recently had one as a rental but it was the automatic. Its odd because on the surface it felt cheap. Once I drove it, I felt the engineering. The car drove and rode very well and I got great MPG. Overall I think its a good choice in the segment but I'd want a GLI.

Get a APR tune.... and you get a huge HP & TQ increase!!! And once you get over the initial fun, you can still maintain the mpg's.

Very nice review. This is the car I'm going to be buying. But I'll wait for 2016 before I buy one. All vw look the same and I want to see new facelift.

Love the Rush shirt!!

I kind of like the simple styling of German cars. Wouldn't call it boring just consistent.

Im getting the new one the 2016 Jetta TSI TURBO 1.8 i think im making an amazing choice for my first modern car

You sold me.....Jetta it is !!

I have the 2015 VW Jetta SE automatic and love it. Even without the car knowledge of this guy I knew when I drove a dozen other cars in this class (sedan, price, good mpg etc...) no other car compared. It is burning a lot of oil though now, with no visible oil leaks. VW said it's normal to burn a quart every thousand miles.? I'd like to get a newer car but not sure what to get. I've driven newer Jettas and they're just not the same...

You should test drive and review the new 1.4l Turbo Jetta for 2016. You will be incredibly surprised at how powerful and efficient that jetta is with that new engine!

Does this thing have LED headlights? I just bought one from a dealer and I was going to buy a kit to install LED headlights but some options lead me to believe the car already does .

Are these still 20 valves like they use to be. Or are they 16v now?

Great car! I just test drive one today, really fun to drive. Compare with 2016 Jetta with 1.4 TSI, which one you guys will choose? 2014 1.8T or 2015 1.4T?

Is this the same TSI turbo engine that's found in the new golf sportwagen?

nice video. i saw one of this cars at a dealer yesturday and i liked it. its automatic. i have never owned or drive one of this cars thats way i watched this video to know about this cars. on the shift gear it has an (S) under the D. is that for sport?

Just got this car...amazing!

It doesn't feel drab or boring to me it looks and feels sleek and luxurious

I actually see a good reason for the hard plastic versus a softer material. It will have less wear and tear to look like crap, and if it does wear, it's easier to replace instead of a piece of plush material. They could do a softer plastic... but if they would do something like that, it would be better if it was matched to the rest of the interior so it didn't look like an afterthought.

What's the name for the tires/rims I want those for my 2011

You're right: it doesn't look like a 2015, because most other cars that new look terrible. I appreciate how VW decided to give this car real windows and styling that won't look offensive in 5 years time.

You're a Great Reviewer

I have the 2017 1.8T SEL and I love it. So happy with my purchase.

In a sense, this car is hilarious, no USB port- the engine size is back down from 2.0 to 1.8 and I dare say even the old 1.8ts made more hp, the tires are back to being fat, the Trans has gone down from 6 back to 5... And I LOVE IT! I own a TDI now, one of many, and I feel like it's 2006 all over again! But NOW the 1.8t gets awesome mpg and SHOULD BE WAY better than those old ones. I really think VW had a good thing going back then, I'm so sick of every new car coming out having more hp and a bigger engine and 10 gears and with this fuel economy and preformance from the 1.8t I may just have to test drive this now. Thank you VW. Sincerely. Thank you so much, I just got back from test driving some used wranglers now that I'm 27 and can afford a new car, but now I may just stick with VW. I'm so tired of change. All we've had is change. Let's just concentrate on making what we have better and not trying to invent a replacement every years Thanks Nathan! Maybe I'll drop by the VW dealer tomorrow!

Could you please do a 0 to 60 test to the 1.8tsi 2016 Passat? I owned one and is pretty quick for a 1.8

Hey Nathan, what about wind and cabin noise?

Cloth seats? I though all jetta came with vw tex (vinyl) exception of the 2.0L 8v fleet models

it has a 12v power port and blu tooth audio. Most technology is switching over to blu tooth making usb drives and aux ports a thing of the past.

Could you help me out? I need to know how to turn off lock/unlock horn for a Jetta TSI? Much appreciated!

Regarding the interior, it may be a bit staid however I think that compared to a Ford Focus or many interiors that I've seen from Hyundai or Kia that look futuristic now it will age well when viewed in ten years and the others have gone out of style. As for the plastic in the area of the back doors I'd submit that the area is given to wear and covering it with cloth would eventually need to be replaced with age. This car is a very good value and allot more fun than its competition. I've always liked Volkswagens.

All these people criticizing your good team but I wonder how many will take the initiative to start their own site.

Yup, no standard USB, odd! I love mine!

I like the 2015 Jetta's exterior styling way more than the 2014, the 2014 looks kinda like a marshmallow from the back imo. The interior I do like but I think it has too much of that black shiny plastic, looks almost kinda cheap, not sure, some of it is OK but it's a little too much for me. I had a 2013 TDI which I liked, I just didn't like the DSG transmission, it was way too jerky for me, especially in the winter.

What kinda dash cam is that?

Great review thanks

Can you guys do a video on a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta tdi towing?

what do you think about buy a rental car? I want to buy a jetta 1.8, but trade in car all higher than my budget， only few rental cars are cheaper. under 50kkm

Best drivin car for money. Sure it's built in Mexico but Nathan is right! It rides and handles superb and I think vw is like Audi.....they both lie about the output of their motors. My jetta will absolutely haul ass .....even nathans

Here's my question, which has the better suspension and/or steering feel, this or the Mazda 3?

My 2015 Jetta sport has 105 thousand and still going strong how many more miles do u guys think I’ll get outta it

I have the 2015 jetta se tsi automatic it's a 6speed with the 1.8lt turbo

I bought a 2014 jetta 1.8t se before the so called 15 redesign. Mine has 6spd auto and vw leatherette and bought the car for $16900 because it had 848 miles

VW and Audi have always done "face-lifts" to their cars. When the sales start falling a bit (or mid generation) they do small redesigns, fix things people don't like, and often add some styling ques too keep their cars fresh for consumers. Re-designing a car every few years is way over the top and costly. I think the current VW line up is refreshingly simplistic and elegant, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

I liked him as soon as I saw the rush shirt

I have a Mini Cooper and a Lancer GT 2.4 liter 5 speed manual. I use the Lancer GT for work...it is fun and I got it for $17,500 after rebate and discount...and no VW repair bills to worry about. I can get over 30mpg on the highway. Mixed driving Im getting 28+.

Personally, I'd go with the Mazda 3. I think the interior is better, exterior is more refreshing, and with the SkyActive technology you get more HP and slightly better fuel consumption.

My 2014 1.8t has 137000 miles and still runs perfect. Everything he says about the car is true. Very fast very good handling great mileage. Could not be happier especially for how cheap these are to buy. Too bad VW didn't follow the same formula for the redesign in 2019

My Jetta averages about 45 MPG on the highway and 35MPG city. A little better than the old Cobalt I had before a bit peppier too and OH turbo noises lol.

I want to own a discounted Audi, someday. :') #DreamingOfJetta

Does it at least have an AUX port?

Amazing cars. I have a 14 Jetta se. 1.8tsi w/5spd. 10k miles almost to the button. Normally avg. 38-40 mpg city 1/3 highway 2/3 of the time. Have done some minor things like tint, wheels (stayed with 16's because he is absolutely right about wheel size), fog lights w/ euro switch and led bubls. In tornado red the car looks anything but boring. The motor and trans matchup is perfect. Fun to wind out and low rpm cruising. Would recommend this car to anybody. The 2014 se is the same motor and full independent multi link suspension as the 2015. The handling is fantastic. Solid, fun and economical car to drive. I love it.

Love the RUSH Shirt Nathan!

What's better a Jetta or Mazda 3??

Yeah styling is pretty drab, not as edgy and sweet as the new Mazda 3, Corolla S, or Dart. But the turbocharged engine is pretty sweet. Loved driving my 08 Audi A4 2.0T, so I know how fun these Audi/VW turbos are to drive.

TDI vs TSI which one ??

My 2014 jetta 2.0 non turbo gets 28 city and close to 40 on the interstate

nvr been a fan of vw, but recently rented one in Toronto. compared to my commuter car (2007 toyota camry se), it feels more immediate. the engine growl a bit, the transmission is fast and direct and the ride smooth but firm. the 8 days I drove in mostly city, I only used half a tank. reliability is still an issue (with my near 10 year old camry, I only put in about $1500 in repairs) but I may lease this as my next daily driver....

And are you from Vegas??

So, whose motors last longer- Ford or VW?

A proper 6 speed manual transmission should increase gas mileage, but they give you an old, inefficient 5 speed in gas models because they don't want to hurt TDI sales. Really, it's just how the Germans often play. They want to protect models that have built up the most equity, so they dumb down cars that have the potential to be better as way of protecting the car that they know sells well. Lets just take the Porsche 911 as an example. If the Boxter/Caymen is the smaller, lighter, more well rounded little sports car, you'd question why they haven't given us a 550+ horsepower Porsche 981 yet, but they still push the 911 as their performance flagship.

If your going to buy this VW SE TSI, better get if fast because for 2016, VW is putting a 1.4T into the SE TSI instead of the 1.8T and there moving the 1.8t into the SEL(starting at $23,650) .Because the 1.8T is an awesome power plant and I believe it has way more than 170 hp. I bought the 2015 for 18k and I love it.

Song plz ??? 1:14 - 1:34

I have one of these and it has 6 forward gears.