
Jetta is a three-compartment sedan. Powertrain: The Jetta is equipped with 1.4L and 1.6L engines, with maximum power outputs of 90 horsepower and 110 horsepower respectively. The transmission options include a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Suspension: The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension. Features: Except for the base Trendline trim, all Jetta models come with tire pressure monitoring and ESP functionality. Standard features across the lineup include a panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake with auto hold, wireless charging, LED automatic headlights, car networking, and ACC adaptive cruise control.

As someone with some interest in cars, I consider the Jetta a standard sedan. Simply put, it's divided into three independent sections: the engine compartment, passenger cabin, and trunk. From my observations, this design gives the car a more balanced structure, making it quite stable to drive, especially when turning at high speeds without much wobble. The rear trunk space is also sufficiently large - convenient for my camping trips where I can fit two large backpacks and a bunch of miscellaneous items. Although some new cars nowadays favor hatchback styles, like Volkswagen's own Polo, the Jetta has maintained its sedan tradition. I think this better meets family or business vehicle needs, and the parts are easier to replace during maintenance.

I've been driving in the city for several years, and the Jetta is a classic sedan structure with the engine in the front, seats in the middle, and a separate trunk at the back. This layout is very practical for daily commuting, as the rear seats don't encroach on storage space. For example, when grocery shopping, you can pile things in the trunk without making the car messy. In comparison, hatchbacks like the Honda Fit have a trunk connected to the seats, offering less space and being more prone to dust. There are many versions of the Jetta, but the one I drive is reliable, fuel-efficient, and doesn't struggle on long trips.

A bit of car history: the Jetta has been a sedan since its debut in the 1980s, unlike some sporty models that undergo frequent redesigns. This design is quite classic, with separate engine compartment, passenger cabin, and trunk, ensuring overall rigidity and safety—rear-end collisions cause less damage. I've seen data showing sedans have slightly lower accident rates, mainly due to the trunk's strong buffering effect. Of course, some variants like the VS series are SUVs, but the mainstream sedan models remain consistently three-box designs.


