- The new 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid will reach U.S. dealerships in late 2012.
- The Jetta Hybrid is expected to have a combined average fuel economy of 45 mpg.
- The Jetta Hybrid combines a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor, for a total output of 170 horsepower.
DETROIT — The new 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid will reach U.S. dealerships in late 2012, sporting a combined average fuel economy of 45 mpg.
The new Jetta Hybrid mates a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. The engine is rated at 150 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. In combination with the 20kW electric motor, the system produces a total 170 hp, providing 0-60 acceleration in less than 9.0 seconds.
The car can also run in pure electric mode up to speeds of 44 mph.
The Jetta Hybrid is distinguished by a new front airdam, rear diffuser and integrated rear spoiler, as well as unique 15-inch wheels with all-season tires.
VW plans to market the Jetta Hybrid in three trim levels. Among the car's standard equipment are LED taillamps and SiriusXM satellite radio.
The option list includes bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, power driver seat, heated front seats, navigation system, rearview camera and Fender premium audio system.
Inside Line says: Hopefully, a Jetta Diesel Hybrid isn't too far out in the future.
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fandiesel says:
05:50 AM, 01/10/2012
They obviously don't have a Diesel Hybrid developed yet because it would be running around the small streets of Europe. Don't know what the delay is with the high cost of fuel ! In a VW golf size car you would think 70/80 mpg possible !
veryhrm says:
10:57 PM, 01/09/2012
What distinguishes it is not its airdam but its powertrain. About which you say precious little. Is it Prius/Volt style or Civic style or something else ?
blackdynamite1 says:
09:04 PM, 01/09/2012
Answers the hybrid vs diesel debate in resounding fashion......
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sjw91 says:
01:23 PM, 01/09/2012
Motorstreet, No argument on diesel being faster, my office has a Fusion hybrid I drive that gets about 42mpg in the city and 36 hwy. And I have friends with Priuses (or is it Prii?) that are getting 50mpg in the city. They seem to be close to the EPA numbers. Diesel is about 50 cents higher per gallon here. And coming from the frozen Northeast, diesel has issues if you don't remember to add kerosene in the winter.
hubblehornz66 says:
12:57 PM, 01/09/2012
shudda made a passat hybrid too and with that an electric passat, that would definatly help against the next generation ford fusion
motorstreet says:
11:54 AM, 01/09/2012
I think this is pointless. The TDI is faster, more fuel efficient in the real world (hybrid real world fuel economy also never meets the EPA ratings), and cheaper. This would have made sense as a diesel hybrid.
lucien4: Cars always cost a lot more in Europe than they will here. It's partially due to the Value Added Tax, which is over 20% in some European countries. The VW Golf R costs $33000 here and over $50000 in Germany. The Peugeot 3008 diesel hybrid is a 200hp AWD small crossover and is rated at over 55mpg combined. That's like a VW Tiguan that gets Prius beating fuel economy without a sacrifice in performance. Diesel is roughly the same price as premium most of the time and becomes cheaper than regular when gas prices go up, because diesel prices change slowly.
nefariousnigel says:
11:47 AM, 01/09/2012
@wideturnone:
The electric motors make all their torque at zero rpm...they pull just fine off the line whether in pure EV or hybrid mode. A diesel-hybrid's low-speed grunt would be redundant.
The cost of a diesel hybrid only makes sense in Europe where diesel fuel is subsidized and often much cheaper than gasoline.
wikiwiki says:
10:53 AM, 01/09/2012
Most people on this site hate the new Jetta but I see a lot of them on the road. My uncle has a new one and it's really nice. I like it. I'd still take a 4-door Golf over it but I like wagons/hatches over sedans.
openeyes1 says:
10:43 AM, 01/09/2012
A really stupid move by VW to stick America with the dated Jetta Sportswagon, instead of an update with the new European version (Golf Sportswagon). No Hatchback or Wagon for the Passat is also a bad move by VW, hopefully they'll figure it out.
1919diesel says:
10:40 AM, 01/09/2012
Actually, the new Jetta should like up nicely against the PRIUS (smallish-mid-sized)... it has great rear-seat legroom (ala Prius) and is NOT a subcompact car (larger than previous gen). The TDI Passat should line up favorably against the Camry & Fusion hybrids (full/mid sized)....similar milage, only downfall being higher cost of Diesel in US.