2022 VW Jetta Review | Not the best, but deserves attention:
What are the Jetta’s fuel economy and performance specs?
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four. Its 158 horsepower is typical for the segment, but its 184 pound-feet of torque it sends to the front wheels is greater. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the S and Sport trim. An eight-speed automatic is standard on all others. Fuel economy for the manual is rated at 29 mpg city, 43 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined.
horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It's paired to either a six-speed manual or VW's seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission. An electronically locking front differential is added as well. Fuel economy is excellent at 26 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined for the manual. The automatic drops the highway figure down to 36 mpg.The regular Jetta is forgettable, but not offensive, to drive.
The GLI's steering is substantially better – it's higher in effort yet consistent with sufficient feedback. It's still a bit artificial feeling, though, and could transmit more road feel. Other upgrades include an electronic locking differential that expertly doles out power so that the GLI explodes out of corners in a friendly and helpful manner. We were also impressed by itsWe take the updated GLI for a spin to see where it stands in today's compact sport sedan game.
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