<![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> "Also consider" the one-up SportWagen SE (chrome window trim, much nicer radio faceplate, leatherette upholstery, steering wheel buttons, aluminum trim). This near-base model looks positively Camry LE cheap.

empowah

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> Saving up for a down payment on a diesel version...

BMRFILE

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @Mad_Science: I haven't been in the newest WRX wagon so it's hard to say, but it looks bigger. Straight-up comparison there's a couple of extra inches of legroom and an addition 22 cubic feet of storage space relative to the WRX which backs up my impression.

Matt Hardigree

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @Matt Hardigree: Matt, ever been in a WRX wagon?

I'm curious how the space compares.

This looks bigger, but looks can be deceiving.

Mad_Science

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @Feds: We're looking forward to a three-day weekend as much as anyone.

Matt Hardigree

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @dudeman2323: 25k buys a tdi sportwagen and it's not based off a ford parts bin which impresses some :).

zamafir

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> "You think of wagons as something you're grandma drives."

Would it be too much trouble for the Gawker Hamsters to turn my cursor into a red pen, and allow me to stroke out errors? While they are at it, I would also like the ability to put a little "SP", "CS", or "RO" in the space between the lines. That would really abate my rage.

Feds

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> Four stars? wtf, VW? Even a focus can muster 5.

philibuster

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @dudeman2323: I really like the looks of the v50 but they aren't available with a manual (at least the online builder doesn't give the option). If VW can keep the base price of the TDI version to $25K or less, I would seriously consider this car. 45mpg and 238lbs of torque are nothing to sneeze at.

Brian B

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> This is being compared to the WRX? No contest.

On a side note, can you guys run your own performance tests on these vehicles? 0-60 time? Braking?

Neener

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @Dr.Danger, El guapo diablo: Word to the 10th power. Any time a manufacturer moves to something larger than DIN, the results are worse and it just takes up more space on the dash.

The Name's Ash78, Housewares

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> I like how the rear lights don't seem to intrude too much on the hatch opening. I once ran into a case with my Golf where I was loading a bunch of boxes that should have fit but did not due to the smaller opening. That's what the roof and your left hand is for I guess.

mzs

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> I applaud any wagon. But dayum, looking at the driver's view pic, it really does have that VW look/feel. You could never think you were in anything else.
@Dr.Danger, El guapo diablo: Case in point.

NovaloadMissesPolar

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> or you could be one of the 3000 people to buy a Volvo V50 in the US - I got mine for 25K for what it's worth and it's sweede.

dudeman2323

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> VW should be ashamed of that shitty radio design.

Dr.Danger, I run the Death Star

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @ß®@ƒƒ: I swear, every time I stop by Trader Joe's there is crowd of winos rolling out with several cases of two-buck chuck.

Dr.Danger, I run the Death Star

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> I wouldn't mind one if every piece of crappy chrome was color-matched, or even made of poopy plastic for that matter.
Euro Snob Says: "faux-chrome is soooo tacky"

staaave

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> As always, it's pleasant to see another wagon offered to the masses of non-believers. I still prefer my 184hp, RWD, manual transmission equipped, little german wagon.. my 2001 325iT.

newt0

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @ranger88: yeah but who wants a wagon that is more reliable and cheaper?

...oh, right...

Ω ß®ªғғ

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> The question of how you're going to get all of this stuff back to your loft from Trader Joe's is a common one

There is a sale on Rotari Brut sparkling?!? Get the SportVagen ready... we will be popping bubbly until Armageddon.

Ω ß®ªғғ

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> Mazda6 Wagons really aren't that hard to find. Autotrader.com, people. You may be stuck with a color you don't like, but hey, zoom-zoom. I <3 mine!

deus ex wagon

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> @derekste: at $25K for the non-STI we're talking about a vehicle in the same price range that I think certain segments would consider along side a SportWagen.

Matt Hardigree

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> "You are a keeper of the greatest of automotive secrets: wagons make the best cars."

Amen, bother. Amen

TBlueMax

]]> <![CDATA[2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three]]> Great series. Under "also consider" I think you meant "WRX wagon"... WRX is in a whole other class :)

derekste

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