All I'm going to say is, the 1.8T ain't no joke and if you're about having some good bass on your music, this is the car of choice.

The reviewer never discussed interior space. The Jetta has the most rear-seat space and largest trunk in its class. Those are big selling points for some people.

I drove the TipTronic and it responded instantly to shifting inputs. It's nice!

Brian does these reviews so shockingly well. Keep it up, good sir.

I own the 2014 Jetta TDI Value Edition, the interior is pretty much identical to the one in here, I love the driving dynamics, and the very simple design of the interior of the car.

I have the exact same 2014 Jetta with Connectivity except mine is automatic and Black on Beige. I bought this car for the exact reasons he mentioned. I didn't want anything gaudy or over styled like too many cheap cars try to do. I love the looks of my car and the black/beige color scheme gets lots of compliments. I'm a very happy Jetta owner, and yes new Mazda 3 is also nice, but I liked the Jetta more. One side note however, you don't have to pass through setting the clock to see the different odometers. The controls are on the wiper stalk. So no ergonomic screw up here.

7.3secs aint bad for a car with 170hp. Don't understand why cars today have to go 0-60 in 5secs or less to be fast.

Dude, you have some of the best car reviews on youtube, end of story!

Own this car. Love it

I have a 2011 Jetta TDI with a 6 speed manual. I have gotten 52.4 MPG on a 305 mile trip!!! I love the car, it is red, and I have added a spoiler on the back. It looks hot and rides nice. I had a 2005 Jetta TDI and do not feel much difference with the ride. As far as cheep goes, I watch the mileage and not spend too much time caressing the hard dash!!! The 05 Jetta was 8 years old, had 114,000+ miles on it and still sold for $10,000!!!! Diesels keep their value!!!

would buy this anyday.... i love VW cars...u can hate them only if you dont like things that are simple and easy.

2.5 Inline 5 NA engine has no turbo lag. Good power from low to high RPM. Most mechanics recommends to stay away from turbo. Makes sense because an inferior cylinder engine is trying to drum up power artificially to keep up with a higher cylinder engine.

Se with sunroof and connectivity is the way to go

I owned a 2001 Jetta and a 2009 Jetta and the interiors were always awesome with all soft touch material and the sound systems were killer and then they cheapen the interiors when they redesign them in 2011 its a shame the Jetta lost its premium feel it used too have. now I own a 2013 golf TDI with a really nice sound system and the interior is all soft touch looks and feels like an Audi

I LOVE this car in red! Saw two of them on the lot this weekend, and they really stood out! Very nice looking cars in my opinion. But I prefer simple designs in comparison to those with a lot of curves . . . I think they tend to age better visually.

I just got mine yesterday and video shows a great explanation on what makes this car so convenient. I think the reviewer was a little hard some like the radio I thought it was pretty sleek for the part. I like how looks I think the best feature of the car is inside the house It’s pretty gorgeous as I wish there was a camera on the back but they have it pretty please with it.

Such a simple and clean car. Going to buy 2014 comfortline 2.0 soon

Why are there so MANY Volkswagen haters?

Mine 2001 infinity i30 still a beast never broke down

he's wrong about the odometer passing through the clock, its on the end of the windshield wiper control arm stick , right side of steering wheel

just bought one! love it!!!

Great job on the review. I like the back to basic and more simple package here and would like to so see more. I'm a fan of the connectivity and alloy wheel combo too. Just give me a sunroof option and some integrated blindspot mirrors (like Ford's) and I'm done. Less to break and maintain over time also.

We chose the Jetta in its SEL form with the 1.8T in black with tan interior. What a great handling, solid vehicle. Yes, in its SEL form the car is more stylish and has a nicer interior.

Brian, on the right lever, in its tip, there is the controls for switching between windows on the board. Nice videos, by the way... Regards from Romania, Marius C.

I may have missed it but you failed to note the return of multi link rear suspension across trim levels.....a huge selling point in my book!

2:17 why is the radio GREEN?

why does everyone knock on the 2.5L? I love It in my car, its highly under rated, and has a lot of under estimated potential.

The 2.5L Jetta is one of the most reliable Jettas to date

Mr CNET the trip is on right (the same stick you use for the windshield)

In Canada we don't have the SE version. I drive a Highline version 2014 : including, sunroof, leather in tan colour, a screen showing "Serrius X" stations by touch, Media, Bluetooth, fog lamps, superb sound system, electric seats, touch door handle to close or open doors and trunk with key in your pocket, soft vinyle for board and doors, all leather handbrakes and wheel, 60/40 rear seats with pass for skis and armrest, full electric windows down and up, automatic doors lock at 8mph, custom 17in. mag wheels on Continental tires and much more. Mentioning the economy of the 1,8 TSI, economical and powerful when needed. All for 28 000$, everything included : all taxes, delivery and a full tank of gas.

You can change the odo on the end of the windshield wiper handle

Great car if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a car. I don't understand people buying an Asian or American car over this. It drives so much nicer and is just more solid imo.

I like the jettas design

والله اني اعشق هاي السيارات احب فكس واجن

For my first good car I want something nice looking and in the small to medium size. Any suggestions?

I have a 2013 SE w/ convenience. I absolutely love the car, but my biggest regret is deciding to go with the automatic; I find myself driving around in tiptronic all of the time. It just feels like something is missing...I agree with Cooley, get the stick.

THis guy makes me feel like shit for driving a compact car.

Personally I'd get either a Gen 4 or Gen 5 Jetta, much better looking cars IMO.

These reviews are so crude, my 2012 has great power for a 2.5 - 5 cylinder. It's not a sports car

fantastic Jetta!!!!

I have a 2013 with a 2.5 and I dont think I would trade for a 1.8. I actually prefer the sound of the 5. sounds like a baby v10 or something. Ive also paired it with a performance tune giving it 185 hp and 207lb of torque.

Damn, I wanted to hear what he was gonna say to Margie.

these things are fun to mod

They way VDubb packages it's trim levels is crazy. They should just do some sort of base with the ability to add SINGLE upgrades.

the 2014 jetta se and sel is definitely very glitzy and fancy in my eyes.....this car is amazing and sexy!... I test drove 3 of them and I am now set on buying one....I think this guy has extremely bad taste in cars...

Consumer Reports rated the new Jetta's reliability high. The fact that you can get a turbocharged 1.8 Engine with manual transmission for this price is impressive.

This car is epic!!!!!!!

There's a toggle on the right side stalk so you don't have to go thru the clock.

One thing that wasn't mentioned is the auto transmission cars get 199 ft/lb of torque, vs the 184 on the stick.

great vid

Why radio screen is black from front and green from side?

I ordered a Volkswagen JETTA 2.0 SE with day running lights. When I visited the dealer showroom they showed the list of specifications with the day running lights even in their web site the main attraction is with the day running lights. My Volkswagen dealer sold me a car without the day running lights. After receiving the car I noticed about this. I’m paying for something that I never received. I've been trying to get this settled but the manager is offering me one year more extended warranty & service for my car. Saying Volkswagen stopped producing JETTA cars with day running lights for the entire Middle East Region. Does Volkswagen know how the dealers sell their car to the customers?

that's all you need

Can anyone tell me if this car is reliable

"I, wrench or SOS" lmfao hahaha

Color is crap, car is awesome.

volkswagen is a class and u could relate it to toyota of Germany.......u need this car as a commuter vehicle to get you from point a to b....For me it's a homemade food,boring yet healthy and reliable :)

I have concerns about the reliability of a turbo since I drive roughly 80 miles per day. Are my concerns misplaced?

Me and my family own this car

Lmao she answered and he clicked on her

How offensive Erick Gomez ?

Looks nice , not happy with no temp gauge . They should have full instrumentation instead of those stupid info screens in the dash .

try the tdi version, much much much better

Looks good, but wagon should be based on this jetta not old one

Great, i want ipad

Should I get this as my first car?

Behold.. The king of bland cars

The Jetta cheaped out TERRIBLY in 2011.. BUT at least they give me my overhead bus handle..

I don’t know why I’m watching this in 2023 but my wife and I have a 2014 VW Jetta SE 1.8 (automatic) and it came with a push to start, digital radio/head unit and a sunroof. I don’t know why this car looks is so bland in the video but ours is great and looks totally different

“Enjoy AM and FM” 💀 And that wasn’t even a joke.

WTF? Is this a 2008 jetta review? This car is so yesterday!

Jesus, don't tell me it is 2014 model. my 09 civic has about same cabin technology, fuel economy and most importantly I remember it was a little cheaper than the price VW offers on their 14 model.

oh wow it not saying anything

Solid review as always! Would NEVER consider this over a 2014 corolla, civic, kia forte, hyundai elantra, chevy cruze, or ford focus.

yeah ok if you wanna pay $500 for an fuel or water pump. European cars can get expensive in the state. i'd get the diesel one instead

Why did vw make the passat if they have the jetta. They are almost the same but the passat is a bit better with barely any price difference.

Im guessing this guy owns a Cadillac

this is the exact same as my 2012 Jetta se...c'mon VW gimme something new!!!

Cooley bitchez!!!

Wait... A 1.8 turbo with a 5 Spd..... Old tech again!!!!!!!!

why would you be distracted it doesn't have shit

Look more like older gen ***** #camry

very good engine for a compact car. pretty boring car though

I would like to report the truly terrible experience that my family and I experienced with Gunther Volkswagon in Coconut Creek, FL and the Volkswagon corporation. In late 2011 I purchased a New VW Jetta at the Gunther dealership in Coconut Creek, FL. Shortly afterward the car started making a grinding noise from the front area. I took it to the dealership’s service center where they were unable to identify the problem. I do not wish to drag this description out to long. Suffice it to say that I have taken the car to the dealership SIX TIMES; the sound has been confirmed by both service personnel AND service managers. After going to such lengths as dismantling the dashboard and removing the front end to check up there, the car remains unfixed! After being told it was fixed, the car remains unfixed! The dealership then refused to return the vehicle to me unless I signed paperwork stating that I had refused repairs on the car. (Repairs that I had been begging them to make!) After being told that the problem was a tire, and accepting a replacement tire which was installed at a DIFFERENT dealership (where the noise was again confirmed by service personnel and managers) the car remains unfixed! After leaving the car at the other service center for several days I was told that the noise is NORMAL, just a bit louder than usual. After OVER A YEAR of stress, lost work time and expense…THE CAR REMAINS UNFIXED!!! Although the Volkswagon corporation provided a replacement tire (which DID NOT solve the problem) I was finally told that the VW Corporation must abide by the decision of the dealership. I can state categorically that throughout this entire ordeal, I have NOT experienced any satisfaction, cooperation or INTEGRITY from either Gunther Volkswagon or the Volkswagon Corporaton! I will NEVER buy Volkswagon again and advise all my friends to do likewise!

Key notes here.... If you're going to do a review of Volkswagens ..DON'T START OFF BY SAYING YOU AREN'T FOND OF THEM ( makes you look shiesty and non-credible). Also.. The Jetta SE 1.8T..IS a 'sporty' car, smh... Do your homework. All of the New MK6 body styles come with sport mode, even the base. While everyone biasely focuses so much on the GLI.. there is not a huge difference as to why the GLI gets sooo much love and attention apart from the 1.8T SE or SEL models. They're the closest thing to GLI's right behind it... a few in dash features different maybe, navigation, something like that... 18 inch tires, sport brakes, fog lamps, spoilers, blah blah. You can get all that and more to fit the same 1.8T trims cus most the parts are compatible with GLIs and Turbo Charged SE & SEL. Duh!... smh Rofl @ "Blob of paint"... I have nice royal blue one, it looks fantastic! Most cars that come factory in plain looking Reds, Whites, and Gray are "blobs of paint".. Base colors suck on most cars. My Jetta isn't a Base color..it's Royal Blue, so there big shot.. (punches CNET). lol

Coolie your age is showing dude. LOL!

2014 Mazda 3 is sooo much better than this

Jetta SE (simple edition) bleh

Damn, that looks cheap rental....did they just give up?

VW have lost their way. This car is genuinely dismal compared with the VW of previous years. Even the little details, such as the glossy black upper grille and matte (unpainted) black lower grille. Or how the stereo is only visible dead-on, and washes out completely at angles... even from the driver's seat, half of it is washed. You can see it in the video, it looks like it's bright green from the side. How did VW think this was okay? Oh, because they figure people will buy it no matter what they do... which is somewhat true.

Shit, get the TDI instead

I wouldn't defend them, they cheapened the interior and that is that. And The clock thing is that German engineering?

Volkswagen is a little better than the other crappy German cars.

Ho

VW... Kings of bland style. Drives like you think it would...barely.

Toyta Corola best Auto Jetta 0 toyta 10

German cars are unreliable with pricey parts

VW makes great cars but the interior of this car is awful also throw in some rims instead of those god forsaken hubcaps!

Im sorry but the vw just looks sooo boring.

stupid car...