2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE
Volkswagen Jetta Details
L4, 1.8L; DOHC 16V; Turbo
Black Uni
FWD
Gasoline
105,746 Miles
2-Tone Black/Ceramique
GM367210
3VWD17AJ9GM367210
Premium Synthetic
SE
About This 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport Black Uni FWD 6-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic 25/36 City/Highway MPG 25/36 City/Highway MPG 1.8L I4 Turbocharged2-Tone Black/Ceramique Premium Synthetic.2-Tone Black/Ceramique Premium Synthetic, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speaker Audio System, 6 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, CD player, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system: VW Car-Net, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front fog lights, Heated door mirrors, Heated Front Comfort Sport Seats, Heated front seats, Heavy Duty Trunk Liner w/CarGo Blocks, Illuminated entry, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Navigation System, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Radio: Discover Media w/Navigation, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear reading lights, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Roadside Assistance Kit, Rubber Mat Kit, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim, Variably intermittent wipers, Wheel Locks, and Wheels: 17 Joda Black Alloy Purchase with CONFIDENCE! Why? Because rather than using internet price guides that take you hours to research, we have already done the ground work for you. We also take into consideration the local market value all the way out to a 500 mile radius for the vehicle that you are researching. We then attach a fair price that is based on the history and condition of the vehicle. After you have physically inspected and driven the vehicle, ask your product specialist for the research market analysis which provides data from multiple sources in our area as well as internet buying guides. Find a like vehicle for less money? Show us. We are happy to discuss what makes our vehicle different, or we will match the price on a like vehicle in our area. 1.8T Sport Awards: * 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick+, Top Safety Pick+
Features & Options
- Wheels: 17" Joda Black Alloy
- Heated Front Comfort Sport Seats
- V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
- Radio: Discover Media w/Navigation
- Roadside Assistance Kit
- Wheel Locks
- Rubber Mat Kit
- 6 Speaker Audio System
- Heavy Duty Trunk Liner w/CarGo Blocks
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Emergency communication system: VW Car-Net
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Front beverage holders
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Trip computer
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window defroster
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear reading lights
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Radio data system
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power door mirrors
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead console
- Overhead airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Leather steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Heated front seats
- Heated door mirrors
- Front fog lights
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- CD player
- Bumpers: body-color
- Brake assist
- Alloy wheels
- ABS brakes
- Tachometer
- Spoiler
- Navigation System
- Leather Shift Knob
- Front Center Armrest
- Front Bucket Seats
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air Conditioning
- 6 Speakers
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2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Review
I’m just wrapping up my week with the 2016 VW Jetta, having logged big miles in it driving to and from Chicago through terrible weather. Road trips are the best way to get to know a car and the Jetta surprised me in a number of ways.Let’s face it; VW has yet to find its styling mojo in America; a hindrance to increased sales that far predates dieselgate. For some irony, it’s their blandest-looking car which is also their best-seller. This 6th generation Jetta debuted as a 2011 model and is the poster child for staid German design. But as long as you don’t judge this book by its cover, the Jetta will prove its worthiness in more ways than one.
The big news for this model year is right here. A new 1.4-liter turbo replaces the base 2.0-liter engine in the Jetta lineup. And no, this isn’t the hybrid.
While the TDI models are on an indefinite hiatus, the timing for fitting VW’s best-seller with this new engine couldn’t be better. Why? Because gas prices are so low and diesel prices are still relatively high, this motor will save you money at the pump. And the EPA estimates are the real deal. I averaged nearly 40mpg highway here and beyond that, this smaller turbo is fun, lively and rich with sound; a real diamond in the rough.
Other Jetta engines include the 1.8T and 2.0T but this new 150-horsepower motor also generates a healthy 184 pound-feet of torque providing rewarding acceleration and confident passing ability. But it’s the stellar real world gas mileage that really blew me away. Paired with the smart 6-speed automatic with sport mode and manual shifting, the EPA estimates are 28mpg city/39mpg highway on regular with a nearly 500 mile driving range. So on our trip to Chicago, it was often a full bladder and not an empty tank than precipitated a rest stop.
Out of all the weeks to get a car without built-in navigation! But no worries; the SE with Connectivity comes with Apple CarPlay, so I was able to use my phone’s map function right on the big screen.
Don’t use an iPhone? Android Auto and MirrorLink are also supported. It may not be huge or look particularly modern, but this touchscreen infotainment unit has good flow and uses tablet-like controls enabling swiping and even pinch-zooming. There’s Sat and HD radio, phone integration and a USB port down below with adequate device space. But without the Fender premium audio system, sound quality is poor. VW Car-Net Security & Service is a subscription telematics service, free for the first 6 months, and adds new features for 2016 including remote vehicle access, remote door lock and unlock, and more.
Like the exterior, the Jetta’s interior isn’t going to widen your eyes, but I can attest that it’s long-trip comfortable from all seats, with the leatherette surfaces nicely heated in the front. The front seats’ manual operation is a little clumsy but I could reel off 5 hours at the wheel without ever feeling strain on my lower back. Plus, there’s VW’s hallmark excellent forward visibility and a backup cam. The cruise control can be set to the exact speed you desire and this Jetta motored smoothly and relatively quietly at highway speeds. One thing I really missed though was blind spot detection.
Low-rolling resistance, all-seasons don’t stand out when it comes to trudging through snow but this Jetta did a wonderful job for me in tracking through horrendous lake effect.
Get it off the highway, and it feels just like a good Jetta should – a euro-tuned suspension that lets you feel the road, quick, precise steering and a transmission that understands your intentions.
Rear seats are spaciously sized and contoured for support while the trunk’s 16 cubic feet accommodates an above average amount of luggage and includes split-fold seats.
There are 10 Jetta trims on the table and this SE with Connectivity with no options resides near the lower end with an MSRP of about $23,000; a satisfyingly well-prepared steak that could use a little more sizzle.