Volkswagen Jetta ranked most appealing compact car

Volkswagen of America announced that the Jetta has been awarded the most appealing Compact Car in the J.D. Power 2018 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. This is the fifth time that the Jetta has ranked highest in this hotly contested category, which is comprised of 18 vehicles for 2018. 

The Golf (Compact Car) and Tiguan (Compact SUV) ranked second in their respective categories, and the Atlas (Midsize SUV) was ranked fourth. Overall, Volkswagen improved three rank positions to 18^th overall in the Study, both above the industry average and outpacing the industry year-over-year improvement average.

"This award further validates the Jetta as an exceptionally competitive offering in the compact sedan segment," said Werner Eichhorn as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, VW North American Region. "The all new 2019 Jetta recently joined the lineup and we hope it will be as successful as the previous generation."