What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim: GLI EDITION 30: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway TDI Value Edition: 30 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway SEL: 25 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway Base: 24 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway S: 24 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway SE: 26 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway GLI: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway TDI: 30 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway GLI Autobahn: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

The Volkswagen Jetta received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Jetta as 24 out of 46 among Compact Car

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta a good car?

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews .

What is the towing capacity for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.

What's new for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?

Here is what's new for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta: GLI EDITION 30 TDI Value Edition Rear Spoiler SMG Transmission Rear View Camera

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Volkswagen Jetta highlights

Customer rating

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4 out of 5

Pros

Roomy cabin
Smooth ride
Balanced powertrains

Cons

Weak base engine
Lower-grade materials
Vanilla styling

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 29 highway, 25 combined

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Family sedan with a wild side

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is a wonderful car for your family. Its interior is plenty roomy with 41.2 inches of front legroom and 38.1 inches of rear legroom. On top of that, its 15.5-cu-ft trunk can handle all the family’s cargo or a week's worth of groceries without issue. But the Jetta also has a wilder side in its GLI trim level. The 2014 Jetta GLI appeals to your inner motorhead with its turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine pushing 210 hp to the front wheels for exhilarating acceleration, while its tighter suspension keeps it planted in the corners.

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What is new for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?

The Jetta is available in a variety of new trims, including the GLI EDITION 30 and TDI Value Edition.
Jetta trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
SMG Transmission features are now available as options on select trims.
The SE trim now comes with Turbo Charged Engine and Smart Key as standard equipment.
The GLI Autobahn trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
The TDI trim now comes with Smart Key and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
The SEL trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.

5 reasons to buy the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

1. Spacious interior

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is the ideal family sedan, as its body isn’t too large for handling traffic and tight parking spaces, but its interior remains roomy. This starts with the front seats that offer 41.2 inches of legroom and plenty of padding for a comfortable ride. The rear seats are also good for the kiddos or adult friends, with 38.1 inches of legroom. 

2. Massive trunk

Compact sedans generally aren’t known for having big trunks, but the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta bucks this norm. Its trunk can haul 15.5 cu-ft of cargo. That’s plenty of space for all the kids’ sports equipment or even a week’s worth of groceries and still have room to spare. 

3. Balanced powertrains

While the 2014 Jetta’s base engine certainly isn't made for exciting driving, its optional powertrains offer great balance. The 1.8L turbocharged four-cylinder in the SE and SEL trims delivers 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, enough to satisfy your performance needs with a seven-second zero-to-60 sprint time. Plus, this engine is commuter-friendly with EPA-estimated fuel-economy numbers of 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined with the five-speed manual transmission.

The 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder engine delivers 140 hp and a mighty 236 lb-ft of torque, which launches this sedan to 60 mph in nine seconds. While it’s not quick, this TDI model will impress you with its EPA-estimated fuel-economy ratings of 29 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined with its six-speed manual transmission.

4. Hybrid model

As if you didn’t have enough traditional powertrains to choose from in the 2014 Jetta lineup, it also tosses in a hybrid variant. This electrified sedan boasts a 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder and an electric motor that combine for 170 hp. That’s not a ton of power, but the hybrid’s main claim to fame is its EPA-estimated fuel economy of 41 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, and 44 mpg combined.

5. Lots of options

The base Jetta has all the basic amenities you’ll need in a family car, such as air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD audio system with an auxiliary jack, power windows, and more. Moving into higher trims adds many more desirable features you’ll find useful, such as a sunroof, keyless ignition, heated front seats, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a touchscreen radio on the SE and higher trims. You can also bump up to the SEL and get navigation, a rearview camera, a 400-watt Fender audio system, a soft-touch dash, and more.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.4 out of 5

33 customer reviews

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is a car that has been on the customer's eye for a while. It is roomy without feeling like you're driving a boat and is fuel efficient. The customer service at CarMax is great and the employees are all great. The customer service is honest and the employees are like friends. The customer service is also helpful and the employees take their time to answer all the customer's questions. The car is a smooth ride and is quick. The body style is great and the interior is spacious and comfortable.

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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Jetta an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Jetta 25th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Volkswagen Jetta features and specs

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GLI EDITION 30 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

ABS Brakes
Air Conditioning
Alloy Wheels
AM/FM Stereo
Automatic Transmission
Auxiliary Audio Input
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Cruise Control
Fender Audio
Front Seat Heaters
Heated Mirrors
Leatherette Seats
Navigation System
Overhead Airbags
Power Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Seat(s)
Power Windows
Rear Defroster
Rear Spoiler
Rear View Camera
Satellite Radio Ready
Side Airbags
Smart Key
Sunroof(s)
Traction Control
Turbo Charged Engine

Bluetooth Technology
Navigation System
Rear View Camera
Satellite Radio Ready
Smart Key

Drive Wheels	Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size	2.0L
Horsepower	210
Torque (ft-lbs)	207
Engine type	Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity	14.5
Wheelbase	104.4"
Overall length	182.2"
Width	70"
Height	57.2"
Leg room	F 41.2"/R 38.1"
Head room	F 38.2"/R 37.1"
Front tires	P225/40HR18
Rear tires	P225/40HR18
Seating capacity	5
Transmission	Automatic

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