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Volkswagen Jetta Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

Volkswagen Jetta Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

Volkswagen's Jetta sedan resides in a strange limbo between the brand's Golf hatch and the larger Passat, and its relatively soft sales reflect this positioning.

It didn't arrive here officially until 2005 in its fifth generation guise; the Mk3 version was sold as a Vento, and Mk4 as the Bora.

The sixth generation - each version marries up with the Golf's life cycles - launched locally in 2011, with the range receiving a makeover in 2015. This update saw the debut of a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, derived from the previous generation Golf GTI that made 155kW.

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Overview
Likes
Stylish
Big boot
Good value
Dislikes
Euro plastics under Aus UV
Stiff competition from rivals
DSG reliability concern

Volkswagen Jetta FAQs

Can a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta run on 95 octane or run on E10?

All Australian-delivered, fuel-injected Volkswagens built after 1986 can run successfully on E10 petrol. Most E10 petrol in Australia has an octane rating of 94RON, and that’s the lowest you’d want to go. Back in the day, VW said the Jetta was better off with 95RON ULP and was not able to use the standard 91RON stuff that many cars could/can use.

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What used car should I buy?

The newest car in the best condition with the fewest kilometres and the best record of service is normally the best. All are good cars and all should give you good reliable service, but using the above the Peugeot 308 would seem to be the best choice for you.

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How to fix the radio in my 2017 Voklswagen Jetta

Take it to a car radio specialist and have them check it. They should be able to tell if it’s the antenna that’s the problem.

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