2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Photo Gallery

Volkswagen is expanding Jetta's powertrain lineup for 2013. Previously available as diesel and gasoline models, a gas/electric hybrid will join the compact's squad for 2013. It's the first Volkswagen sedan to get a hybrid powertrain; the Touareg SUV got one for model-year 2011.

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Volkswagen estimates the Jetta Hybrid will get a combined gas-mileage rating of 45 mpg from its 150-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine and 27-hp electric motor.

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Why is VW so dumb?? Don't use a 1.4 liter OTTO cycle gas engine! I don't think they are even using an Atkinson cycle OTTO. VW is not very good with gas engines, take the whopping 31MPG hwy new Beetle for example.

Come on now! It's real easy. Put a 1.2 liter turbodiesel like you have in the European Polo and mate it to a strong hybrid drivetrain.

Bam. Now you have more MPG than any Prius and decent acceleration due to the power of the electric motor.
55-60MPG HWY is within reach.

I know VW can make that 1.2L Diesel pass emissions in the USA so make it happen and beat the competition! Don't use the oversized 2L diesel engine that you use in the USA Passat, Jetta, Beetle, use the small 1.2L from Europe!