2011 Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta is the least expensive German sedan/wagon in the North American market, 2011 marks the debut of the sixth generation sedan. The Jetta SportWagen helps to bridge the gap between the Golf and the Tiguan in VW's lineup.

The Jetta sedan and SportWagen offer three different engines, a 115-hp 2.0-liter gas four-cylinder (sedan only), a 2.5-liter gas five-cylinder generating 170 horsepower, and a 140-hp 2.0L TDI clean-diesel four-cylinder for those looking for maximum fuel economy. Buyers that go with either gas engine can choose between a five-speed manual transmission or six-speed Tiptronic automatic; while TDI buyers select from either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed DSG auto with Tiptronic. All Jetta's are standard with safety features such as six air bags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, electronic stability program, tire pressure monitoring, brake assist, seatbelt pretensioners, traction control and head restraints at all seating positions.

For 2011, the Jetta sedan has been redesigned inside and out. The Jetta SportWagen is unchanged.