2017 VW Golf & Jetta Features and Options – Video
Its responsive steering and supple chassis will please enthusiasts, while its comfortable, well-made interior will delight commuters. Available only as a four-door hatchback, a 170-hp turbo four drives the front wheels through a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. A 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard; Wolfsburg Edition models get heated seats, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and automated emergency braking.
The Jetta offers an agile suspension and a range of powertrains at a price that won’t break the bank, and with room for three adults in back. The interior design is modern and offers a choice of 5.0- or 6.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systems. The base engine is a 150-hp 1.4-liter turbo four; a 170-hp 1.8-liter turbo four is optional. Five- or six-speed manuals and a six-speed automatic are available. The GLI is the hot rod, with a 210-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four and a sport suspension.