Car leasing: 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Highline in Farmbrook

Car leasing: the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Highline

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Highline for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Buying the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Highline is a big decision; here is the information we have.

What to check on the Jetta

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Under the hood

The powertrain here is the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

The EPA rates it at 7.2 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 22 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.16, and a 300 km weekend about $33.48. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Room inside

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA measures its luggage space at 453 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.

Who the Jetta suits

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Rent it for a week first

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the Jetta tells you more than any review. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Money matters

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $111.60 at our price setting.

Choosing the right one

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Renting for Farmbrook

Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

Ready to ask?

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.