Pricing announced for the European version of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and based on that the car starts from £16,960 in the UK and goes up to DSG costs £22,320. You could say that is good value considering the amount of kit you receives with the car and its lineup of good engines.

As a sign of its good value, all Jetta versions are fitted as standard with air conditioning, an MP3 compatible CD stereo, six airbags, ABS, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), an alarm and folding rear seats. The car also gets a range of efficient and refined TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines.  Two petrol engines are offered – joining the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS entry-level engine is a range-topping twincharged 1.4-litre TSI unit developing 160 PS.

What’s more the 2011 model is 90 mm longer at 4,644 mm with a wheelbase increase of 70 mm to 2,648 mm, which results in an increased legroom of 67mm. Not to mention the new Jetta is also much better looking than the old one, featuring a sleek and modern design.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta engine lineup and pricing:

New Jetta prices