2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 volkswagen jetta sportwagen Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The manual achieves 23/33/26. The Sportwagen TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder good for 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automated manual transmission known as DSG is optional. The latter features a Sport mode that quickens shifts and performance. Fuel economy with the automatic transmission is 29 city, 39 highway and 33 combined mpg; the manual transmission gets an even more impressive 30 city, 42 highway and 34 combined mpg. In Edmunds performance testing, a Sportwagen TDI with DSG went from zero to 60 mph in... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2012 volkswagen jetta sportwagenSource: CarGurus
...Volkswagen has, thank heaven, allowed its 2012 Jetta SportWagen to retain the heady Euro-style elegance and performance that once characterized the sedan versions. |
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen OverviewSource: CarGurus...With 140 hp at 4,000 rpm, it’s easy to dismiss, but the 236 lb-ft of torque that arrives at only 1,750 rpm changes things a bit. Take off at 2,000 and you’ll be rewarded with a budding power curve that won’t disappoint. Both transmissions are smooth, clean and strong with solid pedal response. The manual doesn’t feel significantly faster than the automatic, but offers a big fun increase that can’t be matched by the automatic, even with the manual shift gate. Fuel economy doesn't change significantly with either transmission, and the manual even beats the automatic in combined mpg... |
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