2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport (6-Speed Manual) - POV Driving Impressions

MSRP: $21,555
Horsepower: 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine: 1.5 L Turbocharged 4-cylinder
MPG: 29 City, 42 hwy
Curb weight: 2,915 lbs
Cargo volume: 14.1 ft³

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[AndreThompson]

It's refreshing that this car still exists in today's day and age of CVTs, EVs and bloated SUVs. $23 grand for a manual sedan with Car Play, Android Auto, adaptive cruise and more? I love to see it.

[PicNickPhoto]

For low $20k. It’s got to be one of the best values out there, and VW still keeping the manual alive. I’m not a VW fan personally, but I really like it. Nice job VW!!

[OnTheRocks]

That is literally all the car I need. Seems like a great value.

[FrankOsman]

Wow, I had no idea a 6 speed VW existed anywhere below $30k. That’s incredible. A great common sense car.

[lilchvrles]

I love that you can get up to 50 mpg now but I miss the old 5 cylinder sounds

[rootsmanuva]

It’s amazing how quickly VW AG can adapt to market conditions and release a trim package so ideal in this moment and so quickly. Consumers are financially squeezed, credit is tight, gas is expensive and supply chains are still slow. Create a trim with everything most people want and nothing they don’t at a rock bottom price and voila Jetta Sport.

[TerranceNock]

UPS driver here & I made a delivery and saw this thing. I have been after this since! I’m gonna get it! Amazing!

[joamills]

This video was a deciding factor in me buying this car. I have a '24, so far no regrets!

[avatahr]

I owned a 2019 jetta s manual before I got my 2023 jetta sport (long story there). I went on a 350 mile road trip on mostly flat roads at 65mph in my 2019. I got 63 mpg and didn't have to stop at a gas station once. It was incredible. I've no doubt that my newer jetta could probably do the same or better.

[CPMUNSEY]

That’s alot of car for sub 25k$!! Can’t believe how quiet it is at highway speeds. This would be a excellent daily driver.👌🏽🔥🔥

[JacobKraemer]

Man, turbo, 6 speed, 40 mpg, regular gas, car play, 21-25 k range what more can you ask for.

[seabassislegal]

my dad had a 2008 vw jetta in blue so volkswagen as a whole has a special place in my heart. that car never failed to get us where we needed to. always love a good volkswagen review from the best car channel on youtube!

[rootsmanuva]

I’m blown away by the value proposition here. You get legitimate VW/Audi refinement with a dollop of GLI/GTI/A3-like driving experience as long as you don’t push it too hard. At $23K it’s a steal.

[charlesruiz]

my friend has one of these. this was the car i was taught to drive manual in, so easy to learn in it. and man was it fun to drive as well i love it.

[magicuno]

Just bought this car a couple of weeks ago in white. It’s my first manual car. I had never driven a manual before in my life, but I took the plunge and got it, based off this review. So far, so good. I’m sure once summer comes around, I will be having even more fun with it.

[samuelorellana]

Even the GLI gets 37 mpg with the dual clutch which is an amazing number for the fun factor on 87 octane as per EPA

[ricosebeke]

i love it, it is so old fashion without full digital display and a wired, not wireless apple carplay and I love it so much, this is peak of user friendly infotainment in this car, i love it so much, thx for the video

[paultruesdale]

Finally someone farfegnugen for an affordable price and hybrid range without that pesky battery and expense.
Might be my new ride.
Superb review T.
👍

[rojosavw]

I sold my 7MT c7 Corvette, got divorced and bought this same car in auto. 20, 000 in less than 6 months. I average about 500-515 miles per tank. Also, I was able to hit 50.2 MPG on the highway.
Love this car!

[juancontreras]

My first car was a 1987 Jetta, 2-door, 5-speed manual. Loved it. This one is cool.