2012 volkwagen jetta Picture and Reviews hybrid - “Starting in 2013, the high-volume Golf and Jetta models of the Volkswagen brand are expected to dominate the hybrid and electric vehicle market.” In fact, the company says that hybrid and electric vehicles will account for three percent of the German carmaker's global sales by 2018.--
Consumers are likely to make the hybrid versus diesel decision based on driving cycle. Do you mostly drive on the highway? Go diesel. Mostly city driving? Take the hybrid. (Of course, we'll have to wait and see how a VW hybrid handles the road.)
The Jetta TDI clean diesel, rated at 30 in the city and 41 on the highway, carries a base MSRP of $22,995. Expect city and highway fuel efficiency numbers to be reversed in the Jetta Hybrid—with city driving in the 40s and highway mileage in the mid-to high-30 neighborhood.
Consumers are likely to make the hybrid versus diesel decision based on driving cycle. Do you mostly drive on the highway? Go diesel. Mostly city driving? Take the hybrid. (Of course, we'll have to wait and see how a VW hybrid handles the road.)
