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Volkswagen Jetta VI (facelift 2014) 1.8 TSI (170 Hp)
Overall Rating
8.1 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta:
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the firm's Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.
The Jetta has been offered in two- and four-door saloon / sedan and sometimes as five-door wagon / estate versions. Since the original version in 1980, the car has grown in size and power with each generation. By mid-2011, almost 10 million Jettas have been produced and sold all over the world. As of April 2014, Volkswagen marketed over 14 million, becoming its top selling model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VI (facelift 2014) Overview:
Volkswagen Jetta (VI (facelift 2014)). With 250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1382 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 TSI (170 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth and capable, offering strong mid-range torque for confident daily driving and overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Very respectable fuel efficiency for a petrol engine of its output, a good balance.
Best Use Case:
Mixed driving, daily commuting, highway trips, balanced performance.
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
Allowed: 57%
Neutral: 0%
Issues: 43%
3.3 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 21 discussions
Read What Owners Say
👍 POSITIVE
The interior of the autobahn is not as "plasticy" as on a more basic level Jetta. You do get the soft touch dash and those aren't the parts with reliability issues anyway. All in all, if you do go to your dealership for your regularly scheduled maintenance, they will advise you to replace certain parts on schedule, and also keep you updated when VW runs a campaign to replace regularly failing part
👎 NEGATIVE
Most parts are plastic. This results in lots of deterioration of many certain parts over time. Sensors being the first to go.
👍 POSITIVE
Timing belt after 120k, CV joints, and wheel hub bearings are the only thing I've heard common issues about. Those seem to be the major issues, anyway. But if you maintain your ride, change oil every 5,000 if your a city driver, 10,000 km if your more highway, they are pretty hard cars to break. I've put almost 20,000 on my 06 Jetta in half a year without any hiccups
👍 POSITIVE
Noticed you drive a Wrangler. I had the tough choice deciding between a Wrangler and a GTI when I bought mine, now my GTI is gone and I went with a '14 Autobahn w/ nav GLI after long time deciding against the Jeep again. Guess I made the right choice! You will be very happy with the GLI, just keep up with maintenance and it will last you years to come. It could have been the previous owner of your
👍 POSITIVE
I have a 2012 GLI and I love it. Probably one of my favorite cars I've owned. The steering wheel is probably the best in its class, acceleration is strong for a 200hp car, handling is great. My only issue is the soft mounts that tends to result in wheel hop off the line. I've got stiffer mounts on the way to fix it. So far, no reliability issues. Remember it comes standard with a 36,000 mile
👍 POSITIVE
I suspect its american thing. They drive a car until it stops and then service and complain.
When germans tell you there is a maintenance schedule, there is a schedule on the dot. Keep to it and all is good.
👍 POSITIVE
I have owned multiple VWs including 3 Jettas in the last 25 years All were incredibly reliable. I currently drive a Tiguan and have nothing but positive things to say about it. I love it
👍 POSITIVE
Poor maintenance. That is people describe toyotas as bullet proof. They survive poor maintenance better and have less maintenance issues. But go drive a corolla and them drive a jetta and tell me which brings you joy and which drives like a gokart. Vw all day just maintain it
👍 POSITIVE
My 2003 Jetta TDI ran like a top but anything electrical in it was fucked, especially the door sensors.
My 2019 Golf Alltrack with 90,000 miles on the clock sounds and feels like the day I bought it. I love it.
👎 NEGATIVE
I’d like to get out of mine. But I owe more than it’s worth. 2019 Passat Wolfsburg.
But I’ve had to replace the engine - leaking oil more than VW could pinpoint. They replaced it under warranty.
I’ve also replaced the transmission because it just failed and wouldn’t shift anymore. They found metal in trans fluid and replaced it under warranty.
Now I’m gun shy. I have no more warranty left (o
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engine options (TSI, TDI, Hybrid).
- • Spacious and practical interior with a large trunk.
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys.
- • Refined driving dynamics, especially with independent rear suspension on higher trims.
- • Solid build quality and understated, timeless design.
Cons:
- • Some interior materials on lower trims felt less premium than competitors.
- • Base engines (2.0 NA, 1.2 TSI) can feel underpowered for some drivers.
- • DSG transmission can have reliability concerns for some owners (though largely improved by 2014).
- • Steering feel can be somewhat numb compared to sportier rivals.
- • Not directly tested by Euro NCAP, relying on platform siblings for safety context.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI: 2013 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Jetta |
| Generation: | VI (facelift 2014) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 TSI (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 94.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1500-4750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA888 / CPKA, CPRA [Same engine] More details about the engine EA888 / CPKA, CPRA |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1382 |
| Max. weight: | 1920 |
| Max load: | 538 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4659 mm mm [31mm more] |
| Width: | 1778 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1453 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2651 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1532 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 132 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 287x25 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 254x10 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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