New 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Cost of Ownership

The 2011 Jetta SportWagen is a station wagon powered by a standard 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder engine that produces 170 hp. For the "green" driver an optional 2.0-liter TDI® diesel engine that produces 140 hp is also available. Both engines can be paired with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission, however the standard engine comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission while the diesel engine comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel mileage for the standard engine is an EPA estimated 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway while the diesel engine gets a boost to an EPA estimated 30 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. Features include panoramic sunroof, 8-speaker sound system, 6-disc CD changer, touch-screen sound system, multi-function steering wheel and touch-screen navigation. Safety features are comprised of crash optimized front end, pinch-protection power windows, Intelligent Crash Response, electronic stability control, and anti-slip regulation. The Jetta SportWagen is backed by a 3-year/30,000-mile warranty.