Vehicle Overview
Besides the fuel-saving TDI diesel versions of the Jetta compact sedan, Volkswagen sells a gas-electric hybrid model. Competitors include the Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius.
New for 2015
The Jetta Hybrid is offered only in upscale SEL Premium form for 2015. It gets minor exterior styling revisions, and new safety features include blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and forward collision warning.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Rear spoiler
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated side mirrors
Interior Highlights
- Power gauge takes the place of a tachometer
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Touch-screen navigation system
- Bluetooth, iPod connectivity
- Push-button start
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Under the Hood
- 150-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine that works with a 27-hp electric motor
- Electric motor is powered by a 1.1-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack behind the rear seat
- Can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than 9 seconds, according to VW
- Can travel at speeds up to 44 mph on electric power alone
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
