2006 Volkswagen Jetta User Reviews

Jetta Just Keeps Getting Betta — I love this car, after having spent 2 years with the older JettaIV. Huge improvement over the previous model in fit and finish, handling, turbo lag and interior space. The car has balanced curves, something lacking in most sedans in its class. I have it lowered 1.5" with Eibach springs and Pirelli PZero's, which gives a huge improvement in body roll, turn in and traction for not a lot of money, and without sacrificing ride comfort - don't suffer with the overly high stock ride height and pathetic factory Michelins!

Best Sedan Under $23k — Great sedan with excellent build quality. A lot of standard features for the base level model. Handling and steering are excellent for a FWD car. Engine has plenty of torque and adequate horsepower. Manuel transmission features silky smooth shifter and clutch. Interior appointments are top notch and has plenty of room for 5 adults. Trunk is a cavern. Exterior styling could be the cars downside. While the front looks cool and aggressive the rear end looks bland and Toyota Corolla-like. Fuel economy for me is 28mpg over 2.5 years of mixed driving. Overall Best Sedan you can buy under $23,000.

Besides The Taillights, What's Not To Like? — I love this car... enough that I bought one after the test drive. It's an excellent car for the price and makes you feel as if you spent more. The engine is lively (do NOT drive the 2.0T FSI engine and then drive the 2.5 if you can afford the 2.0T but are trying to be fuel efficient... it just won't happen!), the car drives so well that you look forward to it in any weather, and the interior features are well appointed. For the gearheads, yes, there's a bit of turbo lag, but it's probably the least I've noticed in any turbo. And of course, as a front wheel drive, there's some understeer, but once again barely noticeable. Also, the trunk is huge... I have friends look in the trunk, then look at the car from the outside again and ask where the space comes from. Well, while I absolutely love my car, I do have some minor quibbles. First, The european jettas have much more attractive LED taillights. I believe that should be an option here in the states. Also, I wish there was a more "a'la carte" method of choosing options. The difference between package 1 (@$1500-1800) and package 2 (@$3000-3500) is huge, and there were a few things in package 2 I didn't want. Finally, for the gearheads once again, there's no launch control on the '06 GLI/GTIs, though you can get your car flashed to have it if you're willing to give VW another $500-600 of your money. Overall, I think this is an excellent car. Right price, right features and right level of fun for almost anyone. It's so fun, after switching cars with my dad for a week he almost refused to give it back... he was telling me he'd "let" me have his ML 320 so I could have more space for my family and he'd just find a way to manage with my car... nice try, dad!!!

Owner for 1 years, 3 months

Miles Driven per Year:9,500

Jetta — Overall a great car- loved it's feel and driving, was very happy with it. Although I prefer an SUV, I have no real complaints about the Jetta at all. The Jetta has power, style and fits pretty much anywhere. For a sedan, it has an unbelievable amount of storage capacity.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Fine Car With A Few Issues — The VW Jetta is a nice car, but even nice cars have problems. This car is easily the best in its class but it's also the most expensive. The price is not the problem. In my opinion the problem is the engine is a little weak and the interior is just a hair too small. Widen the car a couple of inches and add about 30-40 HP and this car would be PERFECT Did I say it gets 48 MPG? Great looks. Smooth ride, wonderful handling. Even the diesel model has that great throaty VW rumble. The trunk is a canyon. You could just about fit another car in there. Great pickup, even for a diesel. Great safety ratings, inadvertantly tested. Cons: Oy, those sightlines. They are awful, partly because of the thickness required for the side curtain airbags. I'm an average height guy. But I have to put the seat so high to see the front of the car, it goes above the lumbar support. Hence, I have to supplement the support with a pillow. Ouch. I dare you not to mix up the turn signal and the cruise control stalks. Could use a bit more legroom. And, it's a VW. No matter how much you save on fuel, you'll end up spending it on parts and service