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2021 Volkswagen Jetta consumer reviews

$18,995–$19,795 MSRP range
side view of 2021 Jetta Volkswagen
(27 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.3
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Great Car Let Down by Lousy Features

I like everything about the car except the clutch and the radio. The hill hold on the clutch doesn't release when you let the clutch pedal out resulting in stalling the car, often in dangerous intersections. The radio does not have SiriusXM built in and without a 3.5 aux port there's no good way to add it. I've been using the phone app and Android Auto but that doesn't work well where phone reception is poor.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excelent car to own

Super nice technology supreme highly recommended to buy it has all you what on a car sport elegant and fuel efficiency car to keep for many years

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Jetta is supreme

The Jetta SEL premium met all my functional needs and more!. This is my second Jetta so I knew gas mileage would be optimal. Also it has features, such as a digital cockpit which I fell in love with. The driving experience was very smooth and much quieter cabin noise than my previous VW. Overall excellent!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2021 VW Jetta SEL

Purchase a new Jetta SEL in February 2021. This is my second Jetta. My first Jetta was S trim (manual) 2017 but gave that to my son a week after i purchased it. This year I need a new car to replace my old car. I didn’t want a SUV. Sedans are cheaper to own and maintain. The things I love about this 2021 Jetta SEL: It has a great powerful engine (1.5L turbo) and rides smooth. It uses regular gas. So far I have average 36 mpg and I commute 50 miles a day to and from work. The JETTA GLI would be better since it has the 2.0L Turbo and rear independent suspension but the price tag is way up there. The moonroof is nice and adds that luxury feel. The digital cockpit looks cool and actually functions well. The power seats and lumbar support is a plus. Heat seats and steering wheel is great and a must in Colorado. Rear heat seat is nice too. Huge truck space. I almost purchased the Jetta SEL Premium but couldn’t justify the extra $$$ for navigation; memory power seats, fog lights, and extra speakers. I like the Sedan as it looks good but would much prefer the wagon version which they don’t sell in USA. Things I dislike about the Jetta SEL: the radio sometimes does not work. Adaptive cruise control occasionally stops working. But I must say when it does work – it works well in stop and go traffic. This is the main reason for getting the SEL over the SE or R-Line trim. The auto stop/start engine feature is annoying – The engine will turn itself off at the least expected moment when I’m trying to maneuver into a parking spot. However, I don’t mind it turning off when shifting gear into park or waiting at stop light. One big missing Feature this car doesn’t have is “Auto Hold!” My other cars have it but this one does not. Auto Hold is great for when you come to stop light and not have to press the brake pedal the whole time you’re stopped. If I had known that then I might have considered another car. And another thing is that the SEL does not have fog light! I don’t use it much in my other car but when it’s snowing or foggy outside then it would be nice to have it. Overall; I must say this car is a good purchase for your money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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greeeeet

love the tiptronic transmission and and sportgear. also love the turbo charge and the way it handels.i would recommend this car to any one I know

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car we have owned.

This car has met and exceeded all our needs. It's very comfortable to drive, gets excellent fuel mileage. It has a big storage area in the trunk allowing us to pack everything we need for a trip.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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VW TDI

BRING BACK THE WAGEN !!!!!! I don't like the 4 door less practical then a five door wagon. In order to benefit from the sedans rear folding down seats cargo is awkward to load.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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