Drivers Log.(News)(Volkswagen Jetta, BMW M3 )(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
AutoWeek, April, 2005
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Date in fleet: March 7-9 As-tested price: $24,040 Powertrain: 2.5-liter I5; fwd, six-speed automatic Output: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm, 170 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm Curb weight: 3285 lbs VAUGHN: The Jetta's six-speed automatic and electric power steering are fine, and it's generally fun to drive-though VW lists 0 to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds, which is not fine.
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I also found the Jetta plowed too easily. I tried easing in to, accelerating through, braking in and accelerating out of corners-and always it plowed more than I would have liked. The straight-ahead ride was ...
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