The 2015 Jetta 1.8 TSI starts at $20,690 for the Trendline+ with five-speed manual transmission, and runs to the leather-lined Highline from $25,990.
  2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI taillight, . Click image to enlarge |
Getting into 2015 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel will require $23,890 in Trendline+ trim. This gets you a fine-shifting six-speed manual transmission, heated front seats, 16-inch alloys, block heater, fog lights and proximity key with push-button start. An available sunroof package ($715) includes chrome window mouldings and front reading light. There’s also an available sport package, but at the time of writing we have no details on content or pricing.
The mid-level 2015 Jetta TDI Comfortline starts at $25,290, and here we see upgraded seats, soft-touch dash, dual zone climate control, sunroof, upgraded audio, chrome window trim and a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel.
The hi-zoot TDI Highline from $28,290 gets the suite of safety tech. Another $2,495 buys the Technology Package with Fender audio, navigation and bi-xenons with LED mascara.
There might not be a whole lot new with this “new” 2015 Jetta, but the gentle improvements make this already fine driving sedan that much better. Most importantly, the clean-sheet 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel ensures that those who appreciate the outstanding drivability and fuel economy of VW diesel plants will be well served down the road, as this engine has its sights on emission regulations well into the future.
Competitors:
Cruze Diesel
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mazda 6
Toyota Corolla
Crash Test Results:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
