The best thing about the 2009 VW Jetta is the abundance of purpose this vehicle has. It’s a practical sedan without being boring. It’s a powerful car without being a magnet for speeding tickets. It’s a car that gets driver and passengers from point A to point B in a manner that won’t leave anyone complaining about tired buttons and backsides. This sedan has plenty of trunk space, and the wide-mouth opening means luggage and other items easily fit inside the cargo zone. The four-wheel independent suspension Jetta (available in S, SE and SEL trim versions) is a sturdy mobile that provides more than 40 standard active and passive safety treatments. Powering the Jetta is a 2.5-liter, inline five-cylinder producing 170 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 177 pounds-feet of torque at 4250 rpm. (The 2009 model year includes the 50-state compliant 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder Jetta TDI diesel sedan. The diesel engine achieves 236 pounds-feet of torque between 1750 and 2500 rpm and produces 140 horsepower.) Jetta SE with the optional six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission scores estimated fuel economy of 20 city/29 highway. Warranties for Jetta include 24-hour roadside assistance for three years or 36,000 miles. The MSRP of 2009 Jetta SE is $20,095.