In the past, when it came to fuel economy, German manufacturer Volkswagen was the best known maker of diesel-powered cars and trucks. But, as the world turns and trends come and go, all the signs seem to indicate that hybrid-electric technology is the best way to go. Consequently, Volkswagen engineers have set aside their diesel focus for a while and have been toying with the idea of a hybrid car.

The challenge for the company has been to keep its great reputation for performance, which is not always easy to achieve with hybrid-electric cars. To that end, VW engineers decided to use a turbocharged four-cylinder engine matched with an electric motor in its popular sedan, the Jetta.

The result? A very interesting car with even greater performance than expected from such a technology, and all at an affordable price. Reviews indicate that the Volkswagen Jetta turbocharged hybrid is one of the best solutions on the market, both for fuel economy and great drivability. And it can carry five people in great comfort!

SPECIFICATIONS

BRAND: Volkswagen
MODEL: Jetta
Turbocharged Hybrid
CATEGORY: Compact
sedan
WEIGHT: 1,542 kg
LENGTH: 265.2 cm
ENGINE: 1.4 L; L-4;
electric motor; 170 hp
TRANSMISSIONS:
7-speed automatic
PASSENGERS: 5