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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S FWD

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Based on 12 rankings.
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Based on 10 rankings.

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$11,855
15 listings nationwide
3 GREAT deals
2 GOOD deals

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
S 4Motion AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,853
56 listings nationwide
3 GREAT deals
8 GOOD deals

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
Eric Tallberg Preview:

The folks at Volkswagen claim their 2014 Jetta SportWagen offers the only diesel-powered station wagon on the market. Possibly that’s so because it’s about the only car on the market t...

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
S 4Motion AWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

The Golf has been one of Volkswagen’s biggest sellers in America for many years. In 2017, it debuted the Alltrack, a more utilitarian version with a slightly taller ride height, standa...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
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djemge writes:
I loved my 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen, TDI. Only traded it in because VW bought it back due to the emissions con...
Power Ranked 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI SEL better.
"The aerodynamics. "
Front Seats Ranked 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI SEL worse.
"The sporty seats are more bolstered which are perfect for my son, but not as comfortable for those with medium to larger body types The Jetta seats were more comfortable overall, but not as stylish."
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nhansby writes:
-Fun Handling -Amazing fuel economy -dirt cheap for what it is -premium at a budget -a little underpowered...
Value Ranked 2014 Toyota RAV4 LE worse.
"fuel economy and drivability is 10/10 compared to the rav4"
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5
tyrbloom writes:
Only had my VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen for a few months. So far, I love it. Great handling and very comfortable...
Handling Ranked 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited better.
"Hard to beat Subarus All Wheel Drive technology."
Looks/Style Ranked 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited worse.
"Smoother, cleaner lines. Definitely nicer looking interior."
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2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
S 4Motion AWD
GuruNLMRP writes:
Power Ranked 2019 Volkswagen Golf SE FWD worse.
"1.8 engine"
Handling Ranked 2019 Volkswagen Golf SE FWD worse.
"A little heavier than the regular golf & hugs the road"
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Specs

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
S 4Motion AWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
23 MPG
21 MPG
22 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
33 MPG
30 MPG
30 MPG
30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 14.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
170 hp @ 5,700 RPM
170 hp @ 5,700 RPM
170 hp @ 4,500 RPM
170 hp @ 4,500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
199 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
199 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
Cylinders
5 cylinders
5 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1
9.6:1
9.6:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
1,800 cc
1,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.6 in
3.25 in x 3.6 in
3.25 in x 3.31 in
3.25 in x 3.31 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.1 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 35.5 in 35.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 32.8 cu ft 30.4 cu ft
Maximum Payload 970 lbs 992 lbs
Exterior
Length 179.4 in 180.2 in
Width 70.1 in 70.8 in
Height 59.2 in 59.6 in
Wheelbase 101.5 in 103.5 in

Available Options

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Uni
  • Candy White
  • Moonrock Silver Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Tempest Blue Metallic
  • Toffee Brown Metallic
  • Tornado Red

Option Packages

  • Bicycle Roof Rack Kit
  • Body Kit
  • Roof Edge Spoiler
  • Roof Rack Kit (Discontinued)
  • Ski Roof Rack Kit
  • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Wheels: 17" Goal Silver Alloy (4)
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
S 4Motion AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Great Falls Green Metallic
  • Night Blue Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red

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