The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Is a Good Car Nobody Cares About

[@seanpittacora9668]

Officer: Sir do you know how fast you were going? Me: No, but my oil temperature is 190 degrees

[@verhu010]

Sir? Don't you mean 22-26 year old female that is usually good looking?

[@islandboychoy]

No, but our elevation is 243 feet above sea level 😂

[@lupreztryson]

Is that a glock in your pants? No officer I’m just happy to see you

[@seanpittacora9668]

Cory V Very true haha.

[@randyrandier2664]

I feel sorry for the owner who has to sanitized every single surface after Doug had touched everything

[@BrandEver117]

I love how here in the US "compact" means fullass sedan lol

[@hsl2208]

Haha we love our big cars

[@Rickyp0123]

Facts. The Jetta is barely smaller then the passat anymore but counts as "compact". Actual small cars in the US are "subcompact".

[@merrelljohnson]

Dang, what are y'all driving where you're at, clown cars?

[@soft6418]

Me: daily drives a Volkswagen Up Doug: this 4.6 meter long car is compact

[@akj2387]

@@soft6418 My Cruze is 4.597m (3mm away from being 4.6m), but most reviewers refer it as a compact...

[@joshuadavid3920]

I'm glad Doug is doing cars regular folks can afford now

[@marinioanverseaca2984]

He is reviewing cars on a budget xd

[@shravdoesstuff]

It's a volks-wagen

[@wmahmoo]

You should watch savagegesse's reviews. He does a lot of great, in-depth reviews of affordable cars

[@armands3153]

@@shravdoesstuff Except Škoda and SEAT is more volks than Volkswagen. It's really a shame those brands doesn't have a market in North America.

[@jfsiiiautomotivereviews8343]

Amen!!!!

[@warrio961]

I rented this car from enterprise and it was impressive. This thing gets really good gas mileage and has decent passing power. On a full tank I got from OC to Sacramento and still have about 120 miles left to spare.

[@StrangersIteDomum]

I rented a Fiat and felt the same about it. Wouldn't buy one though.

[@scottferris6309]

What is OC?

[@HoolaaBaaloo]

@@scottferris6309Orange County

[@StevoE7]

@@scottferris6309 Orange County

[@tokyowwww]

@@scottferris6309 oceanna. he drove from australia to california nonstop. (joke)

[@N8_DoubleYou]

3:19 -So one of the perks of working here with us at Porsche is you get a company car! A 718? -No. A Macan? A Cynenne? -No no. Oh my god, a 911? -No goofball, a Jetta! Congratulations!

[@afcgeo882]

They’re all just VWs in the end.

[@adnansaeed6618]

No wonder he quit that job

[@HrHaakon]

@@adnansaeed6618 I guess the Jetta-set life wasn't for him.

[@phantommedia9964]

didn't Doug also get 911s for his a company car? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HKkpyLea-Nl9E

[@neubauerjoseph]

It reminds me of a lady who I talked to from FCA who she told me she got a fiat 500, and though it was bad until she tried it then really liked it. I think if you get a top trim even if it’s a so called cheap car it’s nice to drive. Mostly what you are buying is the nicer materials and engine.

[@ABSjazz]

The traffic markets aren’t dictated by VW - that’s related to the info available through Sirius XM for traffic info overlay on the navigation.

[@leomachado_s]

Jetta here in Brazil is a relatively large, luxurious, expensive and well-desired sedan! What difference hahahah

[@robertlind1511]

I thought Brazil people loved BMW.

[@Vemy]

@@robertlind1511 we love, but can't afford it

[@mkt3000]

Different market - back home in Puerto Rico, VW’s dealers position it as a luxury brand.

[@landon613]

Nice to know

[@diablocls55]

@@robertlind1511 lotta cars that are just everyday cars here in the US are seen as luxury cars in Brazil. I heard Chrysler 300s(🤦‍♂️) are seen as luxury in Brazil. Weird

[@noahjkeely]

Hey Doug, as someone who used to pump gas in NJ, you're missing a lot of quirks by not opening fuel doors.

[@StevoE7]

YES, this one is the quirkiest VW fuel door! I was surprised the day I got mine that it was a switch in the door! Also, it's so good on gas that I...forgot about that one day. LOL

[@lerr001jr7]

Ahhhh the world is alright after I hear the ceremonial “TThhhhiiiissssss!”

[@davidsprint1]

Yes its great

[@rishigannamani7340]

YES.

[@teresapflaumer5717]

TTThisssssssss is a great Ttthissssssss!

[@ethank5681]

When I hear it the feeling is akin to having an orgasm

[@jimmelkimmy6130]

Ethan K lmfao

[@mrmojorisingii]

"My head has no problem." Weird flex but ok

[@SierraOne]

Can we vote on that?

[@jlcostavideo]

Wife’s got a 2019 MANUAL Jetta GLI autobahn and it’s her favorite thing since the 07 GTI

[@ViolentMLG]

My guy had to emphasize the MANUAL.

[@cardestroyer3177]

@@ViolentMLG It's because manuals are basically extinct

[@WN_Byers]

@@ViolentMLG you really should learn

[@iamtheone2292]

Andrew Brown that’s a good thing

[@connorbool6179]

@@iamtheone2292 You sound like you don't know how to drive stick🤣 salty ass

[@igames8571]

I love jettas. I have a 2019 and it’s gorgeous. I love the exterior and interior. As far as everyday cars go, the Jetta is surely one of the better looking cars on the road.

[@Ena48145]

I'm looking at a 2019 in black this week! I'm not a huge fan of the way the back looks, I prefer more of a sleek rounded back, but I really do think it's absolutely beautiful and I pray I like it in person

[@stephaniepersin4145]

I got a 2018 Jetta SE TSI in black w/only 19,500 on it Feb 2021. Already has Sirius radio in it. Ready to enjoy the warm weather. Has a sunroof and light beige leatherette seats.

[@enjoylife756]

It is not ugly but i think that mine car looks better : white bmw F31 and sedan model if i had one also ...it is just as everyday car as that Jetta

[@stephaniepersin4145]

@@enjoylife756 BMWs are expensive to repair and maintain cars.

[@enjoylife756]

@@stephaniepersin4145 well so are Volkwagens partly and was talkings about the look only! U should not buy Bimmer if you dont have enough money to repair it...so far i have not got any major problems yet and 8 speed ZF is very nice gearbox

[@JessicaSanchez-qm9mi]

Doug is the type of guy who uploads a Bentley Continental review on his secondary channel and a VW Jetta review on his main channel.

[@VaunShiz]

Funny how a "compact" car is the size of a old 5 series 😂

[@arteonyx]

Back then compact is... compact, now a "compact" car is a pretty huge car

[@fillsgarage]

Right lol

[@rodrigogomes7546]

For murica standards, "compact" mean bigger than mostly cars in other countries.

[@zenon351]

Theys like a new class smaller than sub compacts and compact cars. Almost kei car size

[@msport_erick]

My 2002 530i e39 is definitely way smaller than this lmao

[@lavorbitor9711]

Doug: "Both screens are huge 2 mins later Doug: "A couple of drawbacks, one, the screen is quite small compared to the rivals"

[@BoshBargnani]

Relative to a single split-screen view he means.

[@somebutter6755]

I think he was talking about the gauge cluster screen.

[@RealNameNeverUsed]

O 99 doesn’t have to do with original topic but LMAO that made my day

[@comfortablynumb9861]

Rival being a Tesla?

[@gooridi]

Matthew Aniston we can see both indeed brother

[@cordelia7830]

Any time I hear the word Jetta: You Betta Getta Jetta Sales Event 👁 👄 👁

[@purabus6470]

Sheesh

[@lepuluke]

0:26 today I’m gonna review this car 1:45 today I’m going to Review this Jetta 2:43 but today I’m gonna review the Jetta

[@XBLWaur]

😂😂😂😂👌

[@chriscarguy]

Nicely done!😂

[@chagoescalante]

💀

[@philvie]

At least he didn't use the word crazy in the title

[@kentavirus2100]

plot twist there are actually 3 dougs taking turns in filming the Jetta

[@Notorious40z]

12:21 *Get in losers , we’re going to CNC!*

[@spywalkz1]

CNC motors: *AHH shoot here we go again*

[@e70_x5_guy4]

Lol

[@omarchaus9521]

When you keep clicking on the time stamp, it feels like you yourself are honking that pathetic horn. Here try it for yourself- 12:21

[@spywalkz1]

@@omarchaus9521 lol cool

[@gregorymcgraw5940]

After seeing your video I went out test drove a Jetta and I just bought one I really like it.

[@slantblant1]

I had a 2012 base Jetta and traded it in about 3 weeks ago for a 2020 SEL, I really like it. The cockpit is so nice, weird they crapped on the Passat's digital section.

[@dragospahontu]

In Russia we also get the Jetta, but I chose the Passat because the EU Passat is so good.

[@cheesecurdinator4010]

@@slantblant1 how do you like the 1.4 turbo every car iv driven so far has had a 2.0 and im wondering if its just rly boring and slow to drive

[@slantblant1]

@@cheesecurdinator4010 Compared to what I was driving before, it has some get up. Night time driving is just a nice feeling with the ambient lights and the cockpit. I normally drive in eco mode, sport mode every once in a while. It rides well, and the lane assist is really good for this class of car.

[@cheesecurdinator4010]

@@slantblant1 thanks, im probably gonna go take a look at one once I get home from vacation. Iv always wanted a car with a sunroof and heated seats lmao and it just seems like there are rly good deals goin on rn for the jettas

[@justsomeguywithabeardx]

*Normal people:* _"Enlarge."_ *Doug DeMuro:* _"Hugeify"._

[@JamarD421]

YOU AGAIN? Never seen you here on Doug Demuro. Nice.

[@JamarD421]

Son of a gun never mind

[@js_munchies]

THIS is a Mitsubishi Hugeify, and it wasn built during communist rule in East Germany.

[@Carfeu]

Doug: here’s a video about a Jetta Me: fine, I’ll watch it

[@johncoulter8966]

if i HAVE to

[@kylebradshaw3149]

Watch anything he give us

[@YashasviGoel]

Jetta isn't even sold in my country, and yet here I am.

[@dparag14]

Maybe it's because it's the disel gate of VW. Company has lost all credibility.

[@johncoulter8966]

Yashasvi Goel what country doesn’t sell the Jetta?

[@yeetiesandwheaties]

I average about 45mpg on the highway in my 2020 Jetta. It's a great, comfortable, practical, efficient car.

[@dragospahontu]

In Russia we also get the Jetta, but I chose the Passat because the EU Passat is so good.

[@cw57mu]

I also have a 2020..i love it

[@dragospahontu]

@@cw57mu it's a great car, and the 1.4 is zippy

[@TaVeUuX]

This could be my first car, I really like it. Could you tell me how reliable it is for the time you have it

[@dragospahontu]

@@TaVeUuX it's not reliable it has a dsg after all but it's a good car.

[@mrmaple]

Yes! I still drive my 20 year old Jetta Mk4 TDI in blue lagoon metallic!. Glad you like it too Doug.

[@plata6208]

ew vw🤢

[@brokestudent8548]

Plata593 I bet you’re a 10 year old

[@ChampionBlueRacing]

My one friend had a Jetta not too long ago for what it was it was actually kind of fast as it was a turbo and a non flappy paddle manual, but for me my favroite VWs are both r32 Golfs and the '05 GTi.

[@TheFPF422]

Still driving my 33 year old Golf mk2... Volkswagen makes great and reliable cars.

[@kennsorr]

It actually does have vents in the back, but they are under the back seats. This one is underrated!

[@virusboy07]

DAFUQ 😮 I gotta go take a look that’s dope

[@timjoo5690]

So does every other car

[@apdole]

My mom got one of these when her BMW was in for service. She wanted to keep it.

[@thomasroussel2739]

Well if it was a 20 years old base model BMW it seems like a reasonable choice

[@gessin64]

@@thomasroussel2739 lmao

[@oOJakkeOo]

Thomas Roussel 😂😂😂 indeed

[@flyingtanks9313]

Andreas Ponce de Leon 2002 3 series huh

[@nicholasyoung3762]

Volkswagen struggling with sales: Doug makes a car review: Volkswagen: sales increase

[@nostalgiagoggles6605]

Doug: The car NO ONE cares about 2020 Volkswagen owner: 👀

[@fillsgarage]

Lol

[@dmaxm2498]

If you bought this you didn’t do any research, and don’t know about cars. Or you’re a female 🤣

[@Datoda]

@MegaDave Skoda Superb, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series etc

[@braetonwilson4296]

@MegaDave 2020 Toyota Corolla is cheaper, looks better, more reliable, more fun to drive, and lower ownership costs.

[@ml2395]

Braeton Wilson corolla is way slower. A german car u can brake & turn ur steering late. Drive til the top speed 221kmh

[@autonewstv86]

I would think R line would be more performance oriented, but with the base price and mileage, looks like a good deal.

[@johnrallison1876]

R line is a regular performance up trim model

[@StgVirus1]

Get the GLI

[@devenshrestha256]

@@StgVirus1 lpg

[@bvedant]

It's to imitate M-Sport, AMG Line, S-Line, take their performance designation and turn it into a trim level for a quick buck.

[@jvda5746]

thats where you're mistaken lol, same ass engine and torque. i have the sel prem 2019 and i was looking at the r-line of 2021, its the same shet lol XD the thing is , i do not agree with this guy's score at all ! for just a few 1000 you can make this car look and sound really good ! even more horses and toque for like what ? 500-700 with ecu tuning !

[@PFAlt]

"Compact Car" Lol what? This thing is 187" long, that's closer to a 190" 2010 E-class than a 178"/2425mm 2015 civic. Of course this thing is "roomy" and "big", it's a mid-size, and almost 150kg heavier. Nobody looking for compact car will consider this car.

[@Saffy1]

Yeah this car us huge for a city standards, parking would be a mess with it

[@DerWaschbar2]

Yea it seems its just replacing the Passat in vw lineup.

[@hadihourani5121]

Sedans are getting bigger and VW markets it as a compact car

[@GamesLegoemais]

DerWaschbar2 Maybe in America, but in the rest of the world the Passat is still the top range VW sedan (apart from the Arteon in some countries)

[@j_freed]

He says it was ONCE a compact car, and that is certainly its genus - it was just a Golf/Rabbit platform with a trunk attached. It had features and amenities of a midsize sedan in a more "compact" size. Back in the day, the used compact car you wanted was a clean Jetta or Accord. Both have bloated since.

[@andy_3102]

As a Houstonian myself, I really appreciate Doug’s sticking up for my city and the horrendous traffic we have here - especially on 610 during rush hour. 😌

[@nathantaylor4043]

59 too 😭😭

[@andy_3102]

nathan Taylor 610, 59, 45, i10... the whole city is filled with it 😂

[@Sogard22]

@@andy_3102 6-10, I-10, 59, 45, and da belt This Clutch City but we play what we dealt, reppin' the H-Town

[@anguspollard5161]

I think Houston was left out because the system could not handle the amount of traffic we have here.

[@andy_3102]

Angus Pollard haha good point!

[@macneoh7418]

Doug never reviews the cars audio. How loud the stereo is or how it sounds, or if it has good bass. This is important.

[@VicOrtiz78]

Agreed. For me the audio is one of the most relevant aspects of any car.

[@Bjonesthelegend]

I agree!

[@droboyjr]

Savage geese is more thorough. He should take some notes from that channel. People will say he ripped them off but in the long run I think it’ll only help.

[@vanessag17]

I have this car and LET ME TELL YOU THE BASS IS GOOD!! you can adjust it and turn it up and it’s soooooooo nice

[@twoboss7377]

The stereo in the Jetta is extremely loud via Bluetooth. I never dare to go above 1/3 volume unless I want to deafen myself. It has really really really good bass, probably the best I’ve ever heard from a stock stereo. It does sound a little flat, and the bass tends to suppress the mids a bit.

[@nathandessalegne3970]

Just got this a week ago and absolutely love it so far. I was originally going for Accord/Civic but the mileage on the Jetta and overall features you get for roughly the same price as Toyota/Honda comparables sold me on it.

[@Shatterfury1871]

Honda and Toyota have always made good cars but the Germans have still kept their game. You will never go wrong with a VW. You also have the option of going for a Skoda, a bit cheaper but it has an unbelievable price/quality report.

[@BroMoHoMo]

Doug the type of guy to water his artificial plants.

[@Marcosher]

One of the best "Doug the type of guy" jokes

[@amark3721]

😂😂😂

[@chartuck]

Fantastic!!

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

I laughed good bro

[@RuthTaylor13]

I haven’t watched dougs channel in months and I’m so happy people are still making these jokes wow

[@jev9429]

i drive a base model 2019 jetta and can agree very underrated car, i love it

[@northernchaotic7196]

I rented one-- Nice car.

[@bcleste]

Me too. I only bought it for the gas mileage but it has really grown on me.

[@bvedant]

Jetta was cool but ended up in a Mazda 3, Mazda 3 was way more sporty, Jetta is more understated and rides a bit nicer.

[@blueleaftuber]

I just ordered one with a 6 speed and I'll be getting it next week! 🙂

[@0Funktipus0]

@@blueleaftuber congrats !

[@BigBrownMemes]

I have this as a rental car right now and I'm pleasantly surprised on how good it is. Comfortable, good looking and a really good sound system. The SE I'm in is pretty slow, but it handles the bends beautifully

[@rainboweater456]

I have the 2015 Jetta with the 1.8T and it’s so much better than that 1.4 they put in all the models. It sucks because I would upgrade to another Jetta but I’d have to get the gli since all the other models are basically grandma cars.

[@jaimearango2698]

Decline sales ? But I see Jettas everywhere 👍 Love my Jetta ❤

[@bilboriches7216]

Old Jettas i presume?

[@Perich29]

me too I have a 2017 VW jetta

[@jaimearango2698]

@@Perich29 Great 👍

[@jaimearango2698]

@@Perich29 👍

[@4realGTFOH]

That usually happens if you drive a particular vehicle. You see it everywhere

[@000haker]

Besides the fugly rims, I think it's actually a pretty sweet car.

[@Tonyscasa]

Jettas are a bank breaker

[@123IOWNALL321]

I had a 2019 for exactly 1 year. That's how long I was able to put up with it. It has no power and the extra features don't really make up for it. For $28k, you could pick up last year's GTI fully loaded instead of this thing. A $28k car this basic has no place in the market, IMO

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

This generation of Jetta is too slab-sided, and it doesn't handle as well as the Golf/GTI

[@emperorsilvius3266]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector Now put the gti against the gli

[@bryanrmcf]

“I wonder which is my next tur-“ Jetta: *PLEASE ACTIVATE START/STOP SYSTEM*

[@ewgenijprotsiv9475]

Doug when explaining how the screen reacts without a touch: "... That's a nice little touch" :D

[@morales69]

2005 volkswagon jetta here. honestly i love it.

[@Nokk_Proxisky]

Title is so true. My first car ever was 2019 Jetta SEL. It was so good, heated seats, Apple CarPlay, nice sporty mode, good quality, full LED dashboard etc.

[@matte8441]

I’d honestly rather watch Doug reviews on basic cars like these vs exotic cars.

[@caidee]

I'd honestly rather like if he does both

[@eventusvantos2770]

I think a mix of both is nice. You can also post your suggestions foe what he should review on Doug Discord Server discord.gg/SWxqCGV

[@nrdesign1991]

@jasper426 And he even wears an S Cargo shirt in this video

[@jackyou3145]

Youre in the minority....by far.

[@adamthompson4072]

I just wanna see him review an Element. No idea why, just wanna see it

[@cavemanrahh7065]

Doug, loving the variety you're putting out lately, and definitely Keep up all these additional information. Personally I think it's fantastic, the overview you give.

[@BaldMancTwat]

The last like 20+ videos have been pre-recorded before Coronavirus. Pretty cool but yeah.

[@SennaLuna]

The ability to highlight almost anything on that center screen (i.e. oil temp) is actually a really cool idea when you think about it when it comes time to troubleshooting problems on your vehicle down the road.

[@georgewahesh6241]

He forgot the remote start from your phone the wireless phone charger the interior lights that change color and keyless lock and unlock

[@anderson2706]

Better talk about icons on the inside of the box of the manual.

[@nsbioy]

And you forgot that commas exist.

[@hephaistosthesmith2069]

so basically everything that every car has atm fully loaded ? besides the phone remote start is dumb if you have remote start on your key

[@Twin_Turbo]

Hephaistos The Smith I guess it’s for lazy people that don’t want to use something actually made for your car

[@brianlee4629]

Agreed, our Santa Fe (which is made in America, unlike other Hyundai cars) has Hyundai Bluelink which has similar functions to the aforementioned remote start.

[@williamcosten8785]

Doug's the type of guy to use breathy giggles to emphasize his point

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

That made me lol for real

[@williamcosten8785]

@@farewell_to_normalcy9352 happens every time

[@toyota420xp]

William Costen never been as good as a golf

[@toyota420xp]

Shouldnt the heated steering wheel be a seperate button.

[@dmaxm2498]

Dumb comment! Just about everyone does that. Especially on their KZbin channel! 👎🏿

[@Vagus32000]

Doug: *sounds Jetta’s horn and ridicules it* Me in my 2010 Focus: *hides in shame*

[@celsovera91]

Adam Vagus My 2012 sonata had the dinkiest horn

[@americantrucknation4891]

I know people with a 2012 Nissan Rouge which is worse then both of those

[@alexwallace1707]

You’ve never heard a 98 Camry’s horn then

[@Kryojenix]

Watch Doug’s own video of the horn in the Lamborghini Jalpa.

[@revolutionradio2000]

Noooo my ‘01 Corolla had a dinky horn

[@mquartarone]

I have the GLI - amazing car for the money. Fast, quiet, well equipped and rock solid on the road. The best of the Jetta lineup!

[@adenbaksh4843]

How’s the reliability/maintenance? I’m in the market for one.

[@bvedant]

@@adenbaksh4843 what are you looking for in a car? they're nice but if you want sporty handling you'll want something RWD / RWD-biased, i.e. Lexus IS, BMW 3 Series, Genesis G70, Audi A4

[@illusioNery]

@@bvedant Or just wait for the Nissan Z that's coming out next year but otherwise, it's a great FWD and I have a GLI and even tuned it and it's very quick at Stage 2 from APR

[@JoeyMartz]

I want a Lexus Is as my next car once my lease is up in 27. But, for now I love my 24 Jetta.

[@PierrePotonnier]

"...so they make it a little larger for.... USA buyer's taste" Yes yes, buyer's taste :)

[@_sabot]

for... US buyers' asses

[@OhFishyFish]

They like the taste of fat food, it makes perfect sense.

[@Sawashi32]

In 2020 it is good to see so many lame unoriginal KZbin comments straight out of 2006!

[@kevinnorris6558]

Tell me about it. Americans are just so damn tall compared to everyone else!

[@WRP_2003]

Sawashi32 in 2020 it’s so great to see so many triggered butt hurt Americans born in 2006

[@tormentoxx]

"Nice little car". It's so funny, because here in Argentina this is one of the "premium" and expensive cars many people aspire to have.

[@sungshin393]

matyax, LOL. Jetta is a piece of junk. This is lower end cheap car with a lot of transmission issue and GDI turbo engine problem. Reliability is a big issue.

[@mathewvarughese6041]

True

[@valentinorban]

Obvio pa el nuevo Bora 1.8t roja de los cabezas, así tmb nos va

[@lucasramos3540]

Actually this is sad, here in Brazil is this same concept.

[@MatyasChomicki]

@@sungshin393 I ended up with a 2019 Fusion with 2.0 turbo engine, and that was the best I could get for the money (I was looking for a "premium" car with a decent engine). This was for around 35k.

[@njcarspotting8680]

Someone robs dougs house Doug: THIS IS A 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Yeah, but then he'd start explaining its quirks and features‼️

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Stop stealing comments.

[@njcarspotting8680]

Underbird I thought of this by myself sorry if someone else had the same idea

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@@njcarspotting8680 That's an odd coincidence.

[@arnav7784]

Its a funny comment but its very unoriginal and overused

[@417garage9]

I have a 2019 Jetta SE got it for 16k and I love it. Great fuel mileage and just a great car all around. Kind of looks like an Audi as well which I like.

[@HYBR1DxD3ATH]

Same here. I love my 2019 Jetta! The Jetta does share the same platform as the Audi A3. However if you want the feel for the Audi A3 in a Jetta, the GLI model has the same 228hp 2.0t engine from the Audi A3 with the S-Line package. The difference is the price. The Jetta GLI is $10k less than the Audi A3 2.0t S-Line.

[@stretcharmstross]

C'mon Doug you know we're mostly nerds here, those graphs need more numbers on them

[@ValSob3]

Yeah exactly!

[@rickdesertfox]

I was just thinking that too lol

[@88brandonlee88]

When I saw the graphs, it didn't look complete. Where's the timeline?

[@maxcactus7]

15:48 - Those are some vicious speedbumps you were going over!

[@yammmit]

didn’t faze him one bit lol

[@agustingtkr]

HAHAHA

[@andysedgley]

Doug's head is shaken off, but keeps talking 😳

[@zenith5219]

Doug the type of guy to bring a ruler to bed to see how long he sleeps

[@dylanrobinson3832]

Lol

[@peterburnham865]

I bought the 2019 manual transmission version of this car. It's fantastic, here is why; 1. Fuel economy is on he highway is close to 50MPG and always better than 40mpg even if you are going 80+. So the Jetta gets as good or better mpg than the most miserly of econo boxes. The city miles are very good also but I can't give a number. 2. The base model comes with everything necessary including Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The only possible exception might be heated seats. 3. The steering, ride, braking are all very good. It's not a sports car but is still a nice driving and riding car. Some of the Japanese or Korean offerings in the price range are dead feeling 4. The base model can be had for $16,000 - $16,500 plus tax, title, license. Other choices in that range are not as nice. 5. Nice Warranty. 6 years, 72,000miles My only complaint is that there is no off throttle deceleration. When you release the throttle or when down shifting there is no resulting deceleration of the car. It feels like something in the induction prevents vacuum; possibly as an anti pollution strategy to prevent crank case gas from pulling up past the rings? Maybe because the engine displacement is so small that there just is not much to off set the weight of the car? People with automatic transmission cars would never notice. Manual transmission cars can be hard to find but in my view, worth it

[@blueleaftuber]

I just ordered one and I'm excited to get it, however because of the semiconductor shortage, my ticket price in 2021 was $21,000 with about 24k miles. Car prices are crazy right now.

[@yammmit]

I’ve got to admit, this is a good car that I don’t care about.

[@PlymouthNeon]

Scotty Kilmer gonna call this an endless money pit after 100k miles 🔥

[@SuleimanElkhoury97]

I mean it’s not a toyota

[@dins.garage]

@@PlymouthNeon thats where you are wrong. They are simple and easy to work on. Cheap parts as well. It won't be a Toyota but also won't be a gm

[@randylahey3988]

@@PlymouthNeon Why you americans always have problems with european cars at only 100k miles, you saids that for VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Range Rover, Jaguar and here in europe they're completely fine for 200k miles. You don't know how to takes care of vehicles, doing an oil change every 10yr ?

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

@@randylahey3988 BMW, Range rover and Jag dont have any good reputation in Europe either dude, own a new BMW or Range Rover for 200K miles and youll have expensive issues constantly. And about the VW`s, theyre so unreliable the norwegian ambulance service and police ditched them for mercedes.

[@ameenmuhammad1655]

A Man asks Doug , what is the most hated thing in your life. Doug : Blank Switch in cars😂

[@manski209]

Also, "Small Cup Holders" 😎

[@kentavirus2100]

the last two are things I'd associate more with mat watson

[@aregularperson7573]

Yeah my sister crashed a 2019 Jetta into A semi but at lest she walked off with out A scratch

[@dmatthews7423]

your emphasis on your 'A's lead me to think there's a joke in here...

[@kingjlinza]

Dang! I’m glad she’s okay though

[@lokoomontana4818]

yep that's German cars

[@nubian3655]

@@lokoomontana4818 that u cant buy in germany

[@aburk95]

@@dmatthews7423 maybe he's talking about the Jetta's stupidly strong A-pillar? 🤔

[@buss8009]

My Jetta 2014/15 has better legroom in the backseat and a bigger trunk than my previous Passat 2003 had. I LOVE IT!

[@71KR117]

My dad has a 2019 horn -- he swapped it out with an Audi horn.

[@jhamm15]

The first thing I did when I had the MK6 Jetta was change the horn to a dual note. I felt like less of a man with the stock horn. 😓

[@HYBR1DxD3ATH]

The stock horn on the MK6 models sounds better than the current one.

[@arq2898]

Legends say his _THISSS_ is still growing

[@j.m.5995]

You're probably right about thhhiiiiss!

[@callinhinze3732]

I have a compilation of his this made and ohh lord hahaha love it

[@ellebows]

doug: makes fun of the jetta's horn me: *laughs in 2006 honda civic*

[@hudsonrylee]

elle yo do they all sound wonky ? I though just mine

[@Sacto1654]

@@hudsonrylee I used to drive a 2012 Honda Fit. Gawd, that horn was not very loud. At least my 2016 Scion iM has a decently loud horn.

[@Paulyb7]

i'd love to see his reaction to my volvo 240 lol

[@sumdudeontheweb3453]

@@hudsonrylee really mine sounds fine i guess its not oem for me

[@porkys1029]

@@Sacto1654 dont even know what my horn sounds like ... lol

[@ArtisticHH57]

The infotainment system on this one is SO much better than the one on the new GTI

[@tomcat561]

Love my 2019 and my partner just bought a 2020. I'm glad you brought up the horn. It's VW's standard horn now, even on the new, aggressive-looking Passat.

[@ralphinator2]

Go to wrecking yard and get the horn from 1980s Audi 4000 or 5000.

[@tonywellington7854]

@Escape From Zombie Island yup...what a world we live in today

[@JuanManShow]

@Escape From Zombie Island if that's the 1 thing you took from his whole comment, you're the biggest gay here dude

[@Bartonovich52]

Escape From Zombie Island Why are you so obsessed with dude’s butts?

[@AS-zk6hz]

One thing I might add. Always have your vw serviced by vw. Not uncle Frankie who will screw it all up. Cause he does not know what he is doing. Vw will do the job correctly and use the right parts and fluids. Cheaper in the long run.

[@johnnymichael1804]

What if uncle frankie was an ex vw tech who grew a conscience and got fed up with the corporate scam stealership experience and started his own shop?

[@Usef320]

Thats terrible advice. You're paying extra for the same service. Also vw and longrun dont go together

[@kyleansley]

Excellent advice. I bought a vw Jetta turbo in college that was maintained by a shade tree mechanic. I know this because the things we found when correcting his errors. It was the most costly car to get right after he screwed it up. Get it dealer serviced or use a euro specialized mechanic or it will cost you a ton more in the long run.

[@doloresberry3144]

Lol uncle frankie will fuck it up, then people will blame VW reliability 😂

[@saintsfan7991]

Awful advice. Car maintenance/repair is not some magic art. It's nuts and bolts. If you go to a poor independent mechanic, you will get poor work. Same is true of dealerships except they charge drastically more. Don't you think dealership mechanics ever get fired for poor work? I have known several. One was a meth addict. I don't think that I would have trusted his work. Just last month I had a Toyota tech swear up and down to me over his mother's grave that the 4.7 in the Tundra has a timing chain and not a belt. He's wrong. I even know that and I don't make a living wrenching on Toyotas.

[@erizzle67]

Wait what was wrong with the last Gen? I've got one and it's amazing. It replaced my BMW 335d that needed $4k of work and also we had just gone through the TDI ordeal (they gave us lots of money). The jetta is not as powerful as the BMW but it is peppy and fun. But my other car is a truck so the jetta feels like a go cart in comparison. "Adequate" is a good description. But the fuel economy is great, almost as good as the diesel cars we had. Almost. On long trips we get over 40 easy. The interior is nice and everything laid out well. Now that it's got some age it's still like new in every way. Not a single hiccup so far.

[@TheDonYG]

Doug most likely dealt with a very base Jetta of the last gen.

[@d.brooks2035]

Yabby Gideon That’s the one you want, it has a stick.

[@d.brooks2035]

R S I bought my 2017 new off the lot for $12k.

[@lukeheffernan]

People hate on the mk6 because its interior quality took a big hit from the mk5. Honestly though, they brought the price way down, and in my opinion, it's a much more fun, stylish, respectively powerful (if you get any engine except the 2.0 N/A) alternative to the American/Japanese counterparts. My Jetta has also been more reliable than Japanese cars I've owned in the past - currently has 88k miles or thereabouts, and has only needed a new throttle body sensor (covered under warranty). If you look at Hondas, Toyotas, etc from 2011 (when the mk6 came out) - it was certainly a viable option. Don't plan on getting rid of mine anytime soon.

[@harrisonjr98]

Luke Heffernan I have a Mk6 and my friend has a Mk5. Ive never quite understood the interior complaints, yeah it’s not quite as nice but it’s not as steep of a decline as people make it out to be and it’s very well laid out and sensible.

[@MudFarmOrganix]

I have a 2021 with 100k and only have changed the Oil regularly, the Air Filter and Back Brakes. Not too much power but very reliable...

[@navjoshsingh2074]

@@MudFarmOrganix how it’s going right now?

[@Drinkyoghurt]

The word "Magnify": **Exists** Doug: "HUGIFY"

[@josecastillo3319]

When doug starts playing peek a boo with the infotainment system

[@jasoncaven5178]

It would be interesting if Doug did a GLI review.

[@cuhristean]

I loved my 2013 Jetta 2.5 SE & now my 2019 Jetta SEL premium 🥰

[@dmaxm2498]

It’s like the same size as older Passats

[@FlowmasterStang]

That’s what I’m saying. Doug looks tiny compared to that thing.

[@jannevaatainen]

@@FlowmasterStang VW up! is the size of MK1 Golf and the current Polo is the size of MK4 Golf.

[@nakoma5]

And he calls it a "nice little car", I thought it was a Passat when I saw it in person!

[@hagglundguy]

@@jannevaatainen the Up! is the size of a mk2 Golf and the current Polo is the size of a mk5 Golf

[@fabioreci127]

@locomojo0485 safety standards and cost cutting. Most companies use the same platform whether or not it is hybrid. There is a rule that batteries should be at least 30cm away from the point of contact. So they just build the same platform and think later about adding stuff. Also more material to crumble equals more absorbtion equals higher safety rating without doing anything ground breaking. And also most of costumers just love to have everything all in one.

[@Specmauto]

"My knees have no problems. My head has no problems" *head hits the ceiling*

[@harrysagamo7323]

Doug reviews a a Rolls Royce: I sleep Doug reviews a Jetta: Real shit?

[@jkidd7608]

I just got a Jetta recently. First VW I've ever owned. Really liking it so far. Went with the SE because the one I found had the cold weather package and the upper trims I kept finding for decent prices didn't have that. I'll take a remote start and heated rear seats over some digital gauges and mood lighting any day!

[@AhmedW-sy9ti]

Looking at one now. Hows it treating you and how many miles you got on it?

[@jasonnugent963]

I'm about 2 years into a 2019 Jetta R ,. and I absolutely love it. My warranty coverage will last longer than my payments. Yearly maintenance is already factored into my payments. I can switch it to "ECO" mode when I want to be efficient, or Normal or Sport mode when I need a little more "zip". It has all the technology I need (Rear view, CarPlay, moving headlights, lane collision alerts, etc). I really have 0 complaints about it. It's feels great every time I get into it.

[@joshuazempoalteca5238]

Jason Nugent Have you had any mechanical issues with your car? And can you feel the differences when you switch from each mode?

[@jasonnugent963]

Joshua Zempoalteca Can’t say that I have. I’ve heard other people complain about “transmission noise” or other Stick noises,.. but #NoJinx mine has been a beauty so far.

[@elevatedmind]

@@jasonnugent963 transmission has a very odd "grind" changing from 2nd to 3rd when you are driving slow. 2k rps. You won't notice unless you are trying to find it.

[@benjaminreyes5815]

15:50 Makes absolutely no effort to hold himself in place😂😂

[@earnestbunbury2103]

That's a lot of head to hold still ...

[@CRaz95]

Looked like a ragdoll im laughing 😂 😂 😂

[@bertoj6189]

Earnest Bunbury lmfao

[@ninaakari5181]

Damn I am going to miss having sedans, hatchbacks & station wagons on the roads. Soon it will be just SUVs out there and they all looks like same

[@mahnitov7675]

Yea even here in Europe like Bosnia which is shithole of the country you can see 70% are SUV-s Miss days when you could see all types of cars and it would be interestinng sitting in caffe and just watching cars that are like just new to me , but now here its all : Audi , BMW , Merc , VW and Dacia SUV-s all the time. I wanna say ... i do like SUV-s but tbh i would rather by caravan then SUV i dont know why.

[@vladimirchervenkov6949]

I hate suvs. They are so ugly.

[@Loopsrainforest]

I call them road blobs.

[@Maneras03]

Nah dude sedans will never go away maybe just hatchbacks and vans because they’re ugly but definitely not SUVs or Sedans those are too essential not everyone has a huge family

[@Abcdefg-rk8jk]

SBBUK many people like driving SUVs everybody in my family and relatives hates cars. Many people drive SUVs

[@mpesposito6973]

I’ve had two Jetta’s now. A 2001 diesel and a 2013 SEL. Always been a fan and considering going back to get a new one later this year! My diesel got over 300,000 miles on it. The 2013 hit over 100,000 before I was hit and it got totaled but it never had any major problems other than carbon buildup.

[@thechilledjuggler9048]

Just saw a vid of VWs 60,000 ongoing lawsuits, Doug: THIS... Lol, funny is all, love the channel!

[@forrest824]

I love when Doug reviews normal cars, he should do it more.

[@francissanto12]

Forrest_h06 i actually kinda miss when he reviewed more unique cars like the chevy hhr ss a couple videos ago

[@Randze]

FC STAR He should do a thing where he posts normal cars on his Doug DeMuro channel and quirky cars on his More Doug channel 🤔

[@eventusvantos2770]

Yes exactly on Doug Discord Server there is channel for which cars he should review discord.gg/SWxqCGV

[@ireviewer3720]

He should do the yaris

[@spazman6132]

“The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a good car nobody cares about”. Explain that to every other girl at my school that has one.

[@diablocls55]

Girls love volkswagens for some stupid reason

[@3dwin135]

Cameron Peralta i’m a car guy and i love vw’s knowing they’re unreliable cause they’re so nice

[@manolinmero]

@@3dwin135 if you think vws are unreliable, its probably bc you never tried a fiat

[@oooooooooooo2332]

Spazman 613 yeah... why is it many girls have this car?

[@andreisava4012]

@@3dwin135 vw unreliable?

[@krisschedler]

I just finished a 188 mile loop, 50 miles was boulevard/highway with 40-55 speed limits, the rest was interstate highway 60-75 speed limit, I averaged 47 mpg for the whole loop, with average of 55 mph for the whole trip, most of the highway driving was 68-72 mph, sometimes as high as 78 though, with adaptive cruise control on most of the time... 63 degrees, lots of fog and 10 minutes of drizzle, zero traffic, I did this between 2 and 5 in the morning... this was done with an 8 speed Auto, 2019 Jetta SEL with 98,000 miles on it, this car I rented from Turo. Denton, Texas area to Oklahoma border and back, flat roads. I may have to buy an SEL Premium or the GLI.

[@samp5037]

Love the Jetta! They were sold out of the SEl and SEL premiums at my dealership! It reminds me of a baby Audi

[@yoshinakashima2248]

GLI man.

[@nixxxon18]

VW and Audis are basically the same, with a different badge. Big difference is, the type of cars they make. VW smaller and more affordable cars, Audi makes larger, higher class and more powerful cars.

[@bradleyspear167]

To me, the Jetta and A3 are virtual twins. I have a 2019 SEL Premium and worked at Audi Richfield.

[@Horizon301.]

Mr NixxxoN VW’s and Audi’s are nothing alike, anyone that says such rubbish knows nothing. We have had 3 VW Group cars all in the same class and visually you can’t even spot shared parts easily, most of it his hidden, even then they drive differently. A3, Golf, Seat Leon etc. Huge differences between them

[@power2daaplayer304]

Chatta299 old vws shared everything with Audi’s. New ones not so much. For example a b5 passat was basically an Audi A6 of its generation

[@johanneswielenga6902]

As an owner of a 2014 Tiguan R-Line, I am so happy to finally see Doug do a VW! So many of the quirks he finds interesting and one-off in random cars are also found in the Tiguan! (now make a Tiguan video, Doug!).

[@OKANGUVEN99]

he made video with an arteon. I really think the only reason why VW doesn't go hard in america is because they still want to sell Audi's. They would crush it with their cars over there, Maybe make a taller Touareg and it will sell like crazy. Make a cool looking electric beetle that would also sell very well.

[@ConLLee]

@@OKANGUVEN99 You may be on to something Okan because over here in the states Audis are very desirable and nobody really talks about VW unless were talking GTI's and Golf R's

[@samuelrs5138]

No offense but I don't think a Tiguan video is what most of us are clamoring for

[@Its-Just-Gizmo]

Passat owner here. Was cool to see a Jetta but I mean it felt like a bit of a missed opportunity to talk about how it sits comfortably between the Golf and the Passat.. to a point where you may as well spend a tiny bit more to get the Passat and have a better car with more features, or spend a little less and give up a little less practicality, and get the Golf, which arguably looks better, has a bigger following and will probably depreciate less..

[@exeuroweenie]

@@Its-Just-Gizmo I bought a 2018 Golf SE new.I tried the entry level and SE Jetta.The difference between Golf and Jetta were pretty surprising.Jettas were roomy and pleasant enough to drive.The interior was greasy/plasticky looking,so unlike the VW's I've previously owned.The Golf seems nearly unrelated.The all black interior is relaxing-akin to some luxury cars.I like it more than the Saabs/Audis and one old Peugeot I had.Much more torque and better braking,and ridiculously nimble.And(in my eyes) it still looks like a VW-never a problem finding it in a parking lot.Other modern cars look nearly alike.

[@chunkychuck]

I see a few of them in Seattle. The taillights remind me of a Skoda. I like that

[@markm0000]

The stupid headlights make me think a cop is tailgating me all the time.

[@Bpreppye]

VW acquired control of Škoda in 1994, of Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti in 1998, Scania in 2008 and of Ducati, MAN and Porsche in 2012.

[@PallasCat_]

Well, VW owns Skoda

[@lupreztryson]

Skoda used to make some unique looking unreliable cars

[@CreateSparklesStudio]

I loved the 4th Gen Jetta too. That was my first Jetta and my first car. :)

[@aryansikhinam4380]

Doug the type of guy to wash his hands after a shower

[@michaelmatar5807]

Doug the type of guy to leave the mouse on the play button on KZbin

[@scott7594]

I actually own a 2019 Jetta. This is the review I've been waiting for.

[@philippe270]

Same here my friend. I've got a 2019 Jetta Comfortline and even the base model is, in my opinion, pretty impressive and luxurious for a 27k$ car. I've had it for 2 years now and i'm very satisfied.

[@entropy8000]

Doug is used to reviewing super expensive powerful cars... the Jetta has plenty of power for a daily and to me has plenty of passing power

[@emperorsilvius3266]

@@entropy8000 compared to a dodge demon, its a snail, compared to any suv's and most cars in its class, its competitive if not quicker.

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

7:44 I see they still haven’t fixed the rotating power logo volume knob

[@morecrapforputdowns]

My ocd kicks into high gear every time I look at the knob in mine. When I shut down the radio I always straightin it upright. 🤣

[@sherif.ghoneim]

A pro tip I never use it and use the one on the steering wheel, so I always keep it upright.... Enjoy....

[@austincarbo1104]

My sister has a Jetta and the volume knob maddens me!!

[@WRP_2003]

Yes same on my dads Leon Cupra 😂

[@houstoner]

My 2021 Jetta is perfect for me as a daily. I did a few upgrades and a tune on the 1.4, and she can scoot when needed. Also love the sounds from the intake and exhaust. The automatic transmission is the real limiting factor. It's not as responsive as it should be. But none the less, I love my Jetta.

[@immortalgaming8371]

Doug the type of guy to make Lambo sounds while pushing his son in his bicycle

[@masterincd15]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@matfox6254]

Very specific and accurate ones depending on what type of engine he's thinking of.

[@KING-gz4bp]

Lollllll

[@davoid96]

Doug’s kid’s bike gets a Dougscore of 10 out of 100

[@omarrabie5928]

@@davoid96 hell yeah 😂😂

[@neilbrennan4970]

Had one for a week while my GTI was in the shop, and when you accelerate it sounds like someone switched a hairdryer from the low to high setting

[@chinchy111]

its a feature

[@vwestlife]

Am I the only one who's actually happy with the previous-generation (Mk6) Jetta? I think the one Doug had was a pre-facelift, lower trim level model, and yeah, they were pretty drab inside. But VW made a lot of improvements to it beginning with the 2015 facelift, and the top-of-the-line SEL (an equal comparison to this car) got the improved soft-touch dashboard. I specifically got my 2018 Jetta SE because the 2019+ Mk7 Jetta is bigger, uglier, softer-riding, and if you want a manual transmission your only choices are the base S model or the GLI.

[@JustinJamesJeep]

I agree and disagree. I have a 2011 Jetta, first year of the mk6 and I love it! Its the sport with the 2.5l NA engine. Thing drives like a beast and lasts forever. It's a weekend car now and has 260,000km on it while still driving like an "affordable sport trim sedan" should. I'm not sure what Doug means by it feeling cheap because if you get into any other 2011 sedan in its class they all seem like their from 2007. Confusion hit me when Doug started down playing the mk6.

[@gunnardeross]

For 2020, you can get the 6-speed manual in the R-Line trim.👍

[@largol33t1]

I don't understand why they won't put out a small quantity of high performance Jettas with the 290 hp Golf R engine, high performance differential and a manual transmission. I'd buy one.

[@WilliePeck]

@@largol33t1 my guess is it'd be stepping on Audi's toes but I'd definitely buy a Jetta R if I could!

[@NoZenith]

I agree, rented one back in 2015 from Enterprise. It was the most economical car at the location I came to because somebody snagged the Chevy Sonic right before I got there LOL. 1.8 TSI with all the sport upgrades with the big wheels with aggressive Rim lock sport tires. Found out that was a $1,700 stand alone upgrade. Car drove like it was on rails!

[@kylechristie5145]

Have one as a rental at the moment and I'm thoroughly impressed. This car does what it's supposed to

[@sumSOTY]

"People don't seem that interested in the Jetta anymore." *VW hides behind wall of 33 billion dollar fine.*

[@jimmycmartinez]

VWs are looking so retro these days. The Jetta looks like a Ford Fusion from a while back.

[@mannamedbanjo]

They have a lot of perceived reliability issues also.

[@Michael-hz2pl]

Joe Kinchicken Dude, google the transmission issues ALL new Jetta’s have. They make a horrific grinding sound every time the torque converter locks up during sedate driving. Please stfu with your arrogant ass.

[@drdrewandre1993]

@@Michael-hz2pl thats why you get standard or dual clutch automatic

[@David-fein]

Just do your research and know what to get and what to avoid

[@iea96]

4:55 - FYI: You can also tap the View button down below and turn on the "Additional Window" where you can control the Radio, etc. through a little window in the Navigation screen.

[@chase1897]

iea96 I hate how people hate on VW and especially Jettas it’s a great car it’s literally a budget Audi

[@richw3215]

@@chase1897 The issue is the average repair cost when compared to its Japanese rivals, which is fine in an Audi where it offers Quattro and and a sportier than average experience...in most cars, but it's hard to justify the premium cost of repairs on an economy car. I LOVE my Mk 7 GTI but it's not cheap to own, $400 DSG fluid change, and I'm looking forward to $500-$1500 to blast the carbon off the back of my valves at 50k miles. While I might be able to do some of this work myself, the average buyer won't.

[@zenoemenhemdeslappeslang346]

@@richw3215 try to do more yourself. It's just that dealerships are screwing you over. Especially the DSG fluid is easily doable and not worth $400,-.

[@royliber3824]

@@chase1897 I agree. As a guy who drove Jettas in the past, it does feel like a compact executive car. Funny enough I drove Skoda Octavia and altho its the same basis, the Octavia doesn't have the same feel you get from the Jetta. Octavia seems like a reasonable family sedan while Jetta really does feel executive in a way. Problem is with these cars are the DSG gearbox reliability issues which they still suffer a lot from it. Give it a reliable powerterrain and it could pass the sales of the Corolla easily.

[@GS-kj6ur]

@@chase1897 yeah my Passat is literally a dollar store Audi I love it

[@FedericoPrieto13]

Many people in Europe tow small trailers to move dogs to go hunting, or camping with their sedan or wangon for daily use. It is in the USA that people always think of massive tailers.

[@Screamn.]

In America, the average person can afford a larger house and more land. When I'm landscaping, how do you expect me to move dirt, which weights ~2,500lbs per cubic yard with a car that has less than 1,000lbs towing capacity?

[@FedericoPrieto13]

It is not that you "can afford" bigger houses. Actually, here in Europe houses are cheaper than in America (in average) and is more easy to buy a house for the average family. The difference is that you want bigger houses in a suburb because you don't plan to buy a summer house, neither travel so often as the average European do. We prefer to live in the city, the closer to the city center the better, is more efficient in time (no commutes to work, most likely you go to work walking, close to schools, night live, more efficient use of electricity, public transport, schools, everything) . To you towing a small trailer seems dumb, but for an European, going to his summer house or going to hunt is the best option, don't need to move 4 tons of equipment. Obviously, if you can't afford a Summer house, and if you don't go out never to the cafe, bar, theatre, etc because you live far in a suburb, you may have the tendency (the average American I mean) to buy a big boat, a big trailer, and a humongous truck, so when you go out you need to move (tow) a lot of equipment for your camping weekend.

[@kevinnorris6558]

Federico Prieto It’s the same in America though. Americans have gravitated towards cities for centuries and have only recently started to move towards suburbs. Even so, many Americans move out of cities due to the high costs of living in one. And from my understanding , summer houses are popular among wealthier Americans. Large vehicles have been part of American culture for many, many decades so it’s not surprising that the trend of larger vehicles still carries on.

[@julienplay__]

@@Screamn. You can afford a larger house because houses in America are build out of Wood! And thats cheap. I live in a Brick house and there are no Wood houses near by

[@FedericoPrieto13]

@@kevinnorris6558 I'm talking about the middle class average. In the US, the middle-class average live in a suburb, 30' -45' away from downtown. Buy a big house thinking in it as an investment. Most of the free time is spent inside doors and some weekends the family go out camping, fishing etc.... In the other side, most Europeans middle-class, live in the city, go shopping/groceries, two or three blocks away of home every single day (no need of trucks to move hotel-size packs of toilet paper and 200 pounds of groceries), live in an apartment that is not seen as an investment, but as a basic need, but also buy a house in the family town for the summer or an apartment in the beach ( taking about middle-class here, not rich people). Different needs, different realities. I'm not judging Americans, if we had to pay half for the gas, I'm damn sure that more people here would start to buy big V8, and if water prices were lower, many people would want bigger lawns the same way that if we start to use ticky tacky instead of clay bricks, many more people would start to buy houses with more rooms than needed.

[@mbanderson83]

Love my Jetta. It's perfect if you want something low price, great gas mileage, and the basic features you need.