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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Volkswagen Jetta lovers may rejoice, for it’s not too late to acquire the last of the fifth-generation models. Yes, the Jetta sedan has been “updated” into its sixth generation, but thankfully the 2011 Sportwagen is still based on the fifth-gen platform. While the new Jetta sedan is larger and restyled, it’s also been criticized for dropping its fully independent rear suspension for a semi-independent unit, as well as for cheaper materials used in construction.
This means the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is a bit of an anachronism, but one that certainly benefits you. Keeping the fifth-gen setup with its fully independent rear suspension, as well as the more luxurious and high-quality interior, the Sportswagen gives you one last shot at the Jetta of old.
Here that means a five-door station wagon powered by your choice of conventional or diesel engines coupled with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. S and SE trims come with a 2.5-liter, inline five-cylinder powerplant, offering 170 hp at 5,700 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4,250. It’s a stout engine, with adequate pickup even from a stop, despite power peaks that don’t show up until after 4,000 rpm. TDI trims get a four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that utilizes turbocharged direct injection, from which TDI gets its name. 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 with the 2.5-liter engine. The EPA estimates 23/33 mpg and 24/31 with the manual and automatic in the 2.5 respectively, and 30/41 and 30/42 with the TDI.
With standard traction and stability control, the Sportwagen has spirited handling that won’t surprise – even with some body lean that could be better damped. Steering is weighted well and offers enough feedback to inspire spirited driving, while the 16-inch wheels provide enough sidewall in the tires to absorb harsh surfaces. This all blends for a comfortable ride that is aided by heated front seats and other luxuries like rear-seat heat ducts and heated power mirrors, even in the base S trim. The SE trim doesn’t offer many upgrades, adding only vinyl upholstery, an upgraded satellite-ready 6-CD changer and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The TDI adds even less with steering wheel controls for the stereo and a 115-volt auxiliary power outlet.
The one change that’s very welcome in the new Jetta is an increase in rear seating space. It can get cramped in the Sportwagen, but it’s still good for long-distance travel for anyone 6 feet or shorter.
With the Jetta Sportwagen on its way out, the time is definitely nigh for grabbing one before it becomes like every other bloated crossover on the market. As is, it still holds the European style and sensibility that made it such an attractive option in the first place. Grab hold before this falls the way of “American Innovation” as well.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
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by m m
Mar 05, 2022
Great sporty wagon. Solid, tight and very zippy. The TDI/6m is one of the last great wagons around. The 6sp. man. is rare but worth the additional premium. Tows exceptionally well. Unusually large wagon capacity. Huge mile range/fuel tank. Awsome ride. My Subaru Impreza hatch (35 Hy way MPG) wont go NEAR as far on its dinky fuel tank (refuel TOO often) and rides like a brick.Mar 05, 2022
by Richard B
Aug 16, 2021
Had a 2012 and really liked it. Perfect for 2 people and a dog.
Not the most comfortable but sporty and fun to drive.
Diesel gets great mileage and the standard shift adds to the thrill. Aug 16, 2021
by Rod S
May 11, 2014
Drives like a german sedan with tons of cargo space; smooth ride, comfortable seats. Mileage could be better; 5 cylinder engine sounds gruff and noisy at startup. I've owned this car for 39 months, and no issues- just a new battery.May 11, 2014
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by m m
Mar 05, 2022
Great sporty wagon. Solid, tight and very zippy. The TDI/6m is one of the last great wagons around. The 6sp. man. is rare but worth the additional premium. Tows exceptionally well. Unusually large wagon capacity. Huge mile range/fuel tank. Awsome ride. My Subaru Impreza hatch (35 Hy way MPG) wont go NEAR as far on its dinky fuel tank (refuel TOO often) and rides like a brick.Mar 05, 2022
by Richard B
Aug 16, 2021
Had a 2012 and really liked it. Perfect for 2 people and a dog.
Not the most comfortable but sporty and fun to drive.
Diesel gets great mileage and the standard shift adds to the thrill. Aug 16, 2021
by Rod S
May 11, 2014
Drives like a german sedan with tons of cargo space; smooth ride, comfortable seats. Mileage could be better; 5 cylinder engine sounds gruff and noisy at startup. I've owned this car for 39 months, and no issues- just a new battery.May 11, 2014
by Anonymous
Jun 26, 2013
nice family car, good fuel economy, wagon has enough space for baggage, better for use full synthetic engine oil. Car use regular fuel, Awesome panoramic sunroof, it is look like cabriolet. Bluetooth and aux work correct any phone was detected. Jun 26, 2013
by JR M
Jun 12, 2013
Over all I really like this car and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants high MPG and does not want to drive a little crappy car. Why would someone buy a tiny car that is not made very well or does not drive very well when they could get a VW like the Sportwagon TDI.Jun 12, 2013
by Todd B
Feb 17, 2013
I have loved this car and almost everything about it. The only reason to sell is that my situation has changed and I need to get a more rugged car...as in a truck. If I could figure out how to have both cars I would keep this one forever. The huge panorama sunroof is a knock-out feature. The heated leatherette seats are easy on the eyes and easy to maintain. The car offers a sport mode that makes it feel like a supercharged rocket. And the sound system has all the bells and whistles. There is not much that I can say I do not like about this car. Feb 17, 2013
by susanne p
Apr 03, 2011
Sunroof/17" alloy wheels, protection package.
Personal story - I had a 'not at fault' head-on 'totaled' collision in a 2010 JSW. Engine absolutely smashed, passenger compartment remained unchanged. Walked away virtually unscathed. I immediately bought another one and tell all of my friends about this car. New one is salsa red/black. Love it.Apr 03, 2011
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Electrical issue
I just picked up a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta sport wagon and I’m having electrical issues. Nothing electronic works inside for example no windshield wipers no turn signals the windows won’t work and the trunk won’t open nothing works electrical. I checked all the fuses and not one fuse was blown. Just wondering if someone can help out with my issue. Thank you in advance..
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,995 to $24,995Price range
$7,179 to $7,431Average price on CG
$7,188YoY price change
$7,417 to $7,188Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.3 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.3 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.3 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black · Sunroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent