| The 2010 VW Jetta is still the only budget sedan from | | | | Rear side airbags and an aerodynamic body kit are |
| Europe available in the US car market. One of the | | | | optional equipment on all models, excluding Wolfsburg |
| most enticing aspects of these cars beyond fuel | | | | editions. Sport wagons have an optional sunroof. |
| economy is their high ability to be customized. VW | | | | Features that come standard on high end models like |
| offers a great selection of engines ranging from | | | | tech ports for gadgets can be added to basic models |
| adequate, to more than powerful for these smaller | | | | for an additional cost. Touch screen navigation |
| sedans. Spaciousness is another key area that the | | | | systems can be purchase with a 30GB hard drive, |
| Jetta rates excellent, offering drivers and passengers | | | | DVD player, and USB port on all high end models as |
| ample room along with a lot of space for cargo. Don't | | | | well. |
| forget about the TDi model as well, offering nearly | | | | Three different engines are offered for '10 models, |
| untouchable fuel economy. | | | | including a 2.5 liter 5 cylinder engine that is capable of |
| For the 2010 model year, VW offers an updated | | | | 170 horsepower, a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with an |
| interior trim, revamped controls, an updated stereo, and | | | | impressive 200 horsepower, and the fabled 2.0 liter TDI |
| iPod and Bluetooth tech ports. Depending upon the trim | | | | engine that uses clean diesel and puts out 140 |
| package selected, available options will vary greatly. | | | | horsepower. Although horsepower is compromised on |
| Model packages available include the S,SE, SEL, | | | | TDI engine equipped, the overall saving in fuel economy |
| Wolfsburg Edition, TDI, and TDI Street. Sports wagons | | | | certainly make up for it. There is practically no other |
| are still available as well and are offered in S, SE, and | | | | car on the market that is similar in size that has such a |
| TDI packages. S models have AC, cruise control, 16 | | | | great fuel economy. Coming in at 30 mpg city and 41 |
| inch rims, heated spray washers, heated mirrors, | | | | mpg highway it is an industry leader to say the least. |
| remote keyless locks, electric powered seats, rear | | | | Safety features include stability control, side airbags, |
| bench seats, CD player with audio jack for gadgets, | | | | antilock brakes, and optional rear side airbags. In crash |
| and optional heated front seats. SE models come with | | | | tests the 2010 VW Jetta scored a 4 out of 5 stars for |
| a sunroof in sedan models, vinyl seats and upholstery, | | | | frontal crashes, and a perfect rating for side impact |
| leather shift knobs, Bluetooth connectivity, 20 speaker | | | | crashes. Though it isn't a class leader in frontal impacts, |
| audio systems, and a six CD changer, with jacks for | | | | the side impact rating is certainly remarkable for a car |
| iPods and other mp3 players. | | | | of it's size and stature. |
| High end models of the 2010 VW Jetta, like the TDI | | | | Being the only mid-size European car on the market |
| Cup have 18 inch wheels that come with performance | | | | gives the 2010 VW Jetta enough distinction already, |
| tires. Other features include sports seats, noticeable | | | | but the wide array of features and engines makes |
| red calipers, performance suspension, optional paddle | | | | them even more popular. As possibly the most |
| shifter on models that have the DSG transmission, trip | | | | customizable car in it's class, just about every |
| computers, and a sporty body style. Chrome accents | | | | consumer could find something they like about these |
| are available on high end models as well for trim strips | | | | cars. Prices starting at very reasonable levels only |
| and mirrors. Wagon models are similar except with | | | | furthers the appeal of these great European |
| slightly different body styles to conform to there | | | | engineered cars. |
| extended frames and interiors. | | | | |