Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is the least expensive German wagon in the North American market and it helps to bridge the gap between the Golf and the Tiguan in VW's lineup.

The Jetta SportWagen offers two different engines, a 2.5-liter gas five-cylinder generating 170 horsepower, and a 140-hp 2.0L TDI clean-diesel four-cylinder for those looking for maximum fuel economy. Buyers that go with either gas engine can choose between a five-speed manual transmission or six-speed Tiptronic automatic; while TDI buyers select from either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed DSG auto with Tiptronic. All Jetta SportWagen's are standard with safety features such as six air bags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, electronic stability program, tire pressure monitoring, brake assist, seatbelt pretensioners, traction control and head restraints at all seating positions.

For 2013, the 2.5 S now has a leather multifunction steering wheel and highline trip computer as standard equipment.