Jetta VA3

The Jetta VA3 has quality issues like warning lights staying on, sunroof switch malfunctions, chassis noise, and AEB failures, along with poor after-sales service including bad attitudes and推诿. However, it offers a comfortable driving experience with responsive 1.5L engine and smooth Aisin 6AT gearbox, plus an S mode for better acceleration. Its braking is stable with a 41.24-meter stopping distance and no obvious heat fade. In fuel economy tests, it consumes 4.06L/100km at 60km/h, 5.35L at 90km/h, and 8.12L at 120km/h. Noise performance is satisfactory, mainly from wind noise at high speeds, with an overall "excellent" 4-star rating.

For the Jetta VA3, let's start with the static aspects. It has a body length of 4501mm, width of 1704mm, height of 1479mm, and a wheelbase of 2604mm. The interior features hard plastic on the upper dashboard, a metal拉丝饰条 with an 8-inch central control screen below, a non-full LCD instrument panel, and a plastic flat-bottom steering wheel with average grip. The overall interior is quite simple, which is worthy of its price, but it can't compare with domestic models of the same price. The seats are made of leather-fabric mix, with relatively hard padding and average wrapping. For a person 173cm tall and 55kg, when the front seat is adjusted to the lowest position, the front headroom is 4 fingers. Keeping the front seat unchanged, the rear legroom is 1 fist and 3 fingers, and the headroom is 3 fingers. The trunk looks quite regular.

In terms of dynamics, it's equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine matched with a 6AT transmission, with a maximum power of 82kW (112 horsepower) and a peak torque of 145N·m. The实测 0-100km/h acceleration time is 13.6 seconds. The power performance is sufficient but not good for daily commuting; if you don't have high requirements for power and just use it for commuting, it's completely okay. The chassis suspension采用前麦弗逊 and rear trailing arm torsion beam non-independent suspension, with an overall tuning style biased towards hardness, which is okay for daily commuting, but the body stability is poor when经常走烂路. The sound insulation and静谧性 are poor, which is common for models at this price. In terms of fuel economy, the实测 fuel consumption in Taiyuan city is 6.1L/100km. For maintenance, the vehicle has a maintenance cycle of 10,000km, and a minor maintenance costs 430 yuan.

In conclusion, if you want to buy a Volkswagen for commuting and care about low cost, low fuel consumption and low failure rate, I suggest you might as well test drive the Jetta VA3.

My Jetta VA3 lacks basic features like fuel consumption display, water temperature gauge, and reverse camera (added by me for 650 yuan), which may explain its reputation for durability. The fabric seats with provided cushions cause back pain due to poor support. The trunk is spacious for its class, but the car has poor密封性, with noticeable wind leakage in the rear seat in winter. The 1.5L engine meets my daily commuting needs in rural and urban areas, though I haven't floored the accelerator to save fuel. As a new driver, I calculate the fuel consumption to be approximately 6.7L/100km. Maintenance costs are likely low due to commonly available parts.