I gave the Jetta high marks all round, but especially for its high-speed stability. When I was driving this car there were high crosswinds but the VW always stayed well in control.
There’s a nice six-speed gearbox to make the most of Volkswagen’s well-respected 2.0-litre diesel engine, powerful brakes and a handbrake that held a heavy caravan well (though it needed a good tug). Hill starts were not easy, though, with traction control saving the day.
| Make/Model |
Caravan weight |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp/lb ft@rpm |
Price |
Tested |
| VW Jetta 2.0 SE TDi |
1,386kg |
FWD |
4/1968 |
140/236@1750-2500 |
£17,796 |
2007 |
VW Jetta 2.0 SE TDi
