I did and ive responded. U claimed the 1.4 is small which is a major oversight on your part. The bits about specs is an add on.

1.4cc is very small..considering the kancil is 660cc

Ure obviously from the older generation of ppl who associate engine capacity with power. The Jetta's 1.4TSI is a twin turbo engine with 158Hp and 240Nm torque. It beats most of the 2 liter D segment Japs e.g Camry, Accord and Teana in terms of power. Not to mention its more advanced 7 speed DSG gearbox. But all that comes with a price and at approx RM160K (OTR), it isnt cheap.

My choice would still be the Kia Optima K5 at only RM143,888 (OTR). It is slighty more powerful than comparable Jap models with 163Hp & 198Nm torque but with excellent specs, design and interior space.

I did and ive responded. U claimed the 1.4 is small which is a major oversight on your part. The bits about specs is an add on.

Ure obviously from the older generation of ppl who associate engine capacity with power. The Jetta's 1.4TSI is a twin turbo engine with 158Hp and 240Nm torque. It beats most of the 2 liter D segment Japs e.g Camry, Accord and Teana in terms of power. Not to mention its more advanced 7 speed DSG gearbox. But all that comes with a price and at approx RM160K (OTR), it isnt cheap.

My choice would still be the Kia Optima K5 at only RM143,888 (OTR). It is slighty more powerful than comparable Jap models with 163Hp & 198Nm torque but with excellent specs, design and interior space.

Ure obviously from the older generation of ppl who associate engine capacity with power. The Jetta's 1.4TSI is a twin turbo engine with 158Hp and 240Nm torque. It beats most of the 2 liter D segment Japs e.g Camry, Accord and Teana in terms of power. Not to mention its more advanced 7 speed DSG gearbox. But all that comes with a price and at approx RM160K (OTR), it isnt cheap.

My choice would still be the Kia Optima K5 at only RM143,888 (OTR). It is slighty more powerful than comparable Jap models with 163Hp & 198Nm torque but with excellent specs, design and interior space.

you still dont get what i'm implying.

There's pros and cons on Jetta. The pros being that it is a continental car and you can expect a good NVH from it. Also the DSG gearbox is superb. If compared to Optima K5, the latter offers alot more gadgets that you can play with. Sunroof/moonroof, paddle shift, keyless system, Infinity sound system and not forgetting all the safety features it offers and larger space for rear passenger and huge boot size, with the jetta at around RM 10k more pricier. If you don't like gadgets and prefer good NVH, then go for jetta. If you want more value for the price you pay, then you should consider Optima K5

I can't believe a kia was even considered an option or recommended by people here..

Do also bear in  mind VW cars only need to be service every 15,000KM, compared to the rest which is usually every 5,000KM.

To all the pros out there I need an advice on a mid range car. Budget is around RM150k +-
The mentioned mid range is something like in the class of Honda Civic, Toyota Altis  & my prefered choice is Volkswagen Jetta. Actually I prefers Passat(B7) year 2011 that offers 10% discount but it's sold out. The 2012 models don't offers any discount. Jetta still a considerable choice as it's 2011 made cars offers 10%.

ANY SALESMAN THAT'S READING THIS & GOT A 2011 PASSAT(B7) PLS PM. I'LL FLY OVER TO CLOSE THE DEAL.(WEST MALAYSIA ONLY)

Jetta:
The part that concerns me are the maintenance of the car. If fuel(monthly) & road tax(annually) is more is just +- RM100.00 then it's not much to compare about. It's just a small bite that won't be feel much.

The part that got me into thinking about it is the servicing part. Lubricant, gear oil & things that's not much talked about might come out with a OUCH!!! when paying the bill. Jetta offers 5 years warranty & surely it gotto goes to their official workshop. Also it's a twincharged car. I've never owned something like that. Servicing it would cost more?

That car is only 1.4CC. Underpower..? From what I've came to known it's technology...
1.4CC = 2.4CC of a non twin charged car. That's what the salesman told me.
Personally the talks of a salesman is called sales talk, the kind the just wants U to buy something from em.

Also I don't sees much of Jetta on the road. Any reason for it? Price is an issue for some? Yea... It's something that's in between & not many would goes for it. Mostly would just goes for Camry & Accord within that price range. Worth to pay the extras for the new technology.

As for me I'm looking at Volkswagen is offering AFFORDABLE TECHNOLOGY. Correct me if 'm wrong, there's not much of twincharge cars at these price range.

Jetta owners pls advice on this...

Civic & Altis:
It's just another normal car. From the starts of my 1st car till now there's nothing too special about it. Just that it's interior that might be better abit...

Final:
The feels of it when speeding... Weight & power gotto be balance. Weight is not what we sees on the paper only. When moving there's downforce, aerodynamics & for some it would be called stability.
At the highway which of these 3 would be better?

comparing in terms of?
driving dynamics, nothing come close jetta...
i've driven the jetta extensively over a weekend and sad to say, altis, optima, forte, koup, slyphy is no where near what the jetta chassis can do... it is very well composed even during mid corner correction...

highway cruise (150-160 km/h) is very well comfortable... the chassis just soak up the road imperfections but u will hear the tyres rolling noise... not loud but its there...

features wise is a hit and miss as there is alot of choices now for this range of car...
dont worry about maintenance as there is plenty of people that you can ask before you send your car in for service...
the key word here is to know exactly what need to be serviced and what dont... and u can keep your bill down


the TCU on the jetta is slightly diff from the Golf TSI (i think) as you can feel the creep with this jetta as compared to the golf TSI where it literally stay still even in D and the brakes are depressed...
very good in stop and go traffic (exactly like the normal torque converter based transmission)


dont let the 1400kg weigh fool u... it felt much lighter then that once u get behind the wheels....

P/S - if u are comparing outlooks, the jetta is just a plain girl next door where as the optima is girl with make-up, push up and deep v-necks..... if u get what i mean

The Optima is more than looks. Spec wise no other D segment model in that price range matches. It may not have top class handling compared to more refined brands like VW but the fact that ppl consider the Optima as direct competition to the VW is statement enough on the improvements that Kia has made.

comparing in terms of?
driving dynamics, nothing come close jetta...
i've driven the jetta extensively over a weekend and sad to say, altis, optima, forte, koup, slyphy is no where near what the jetta chassis can do... it is very well composed even during mid corner correction...

highway cruise (150-160 km/h) is very well comfortable... the chassis just soak up the road imperfections but u will hear the tyres rolling noise... not loud but its there...

features wise is a hit and miss as there is alot of choices now for this range of car...
dont worry about maintenance as there is plenty of people that you can ask before you send your car in for service...
the key word here is to know exactly what need to be serviced and what dont... and u can keep your bill down


the TCU on the jetta is slightly diff from the Golf TSI (i think) as you can feel the creep with this jetta as compared to the golf TSI where it literally stay still even in D and the brakes are depressed...
very good in stop and go traffic (exactly like the normal torque converter based transmission)


dont let the 1400kg weigh fool u... it felt much lighter then that once u get behind the wheels....

P/S - if u are comparing outlooks, the jetta is just a plain girl next door where as the optima is girl with make-up, push up and deep v-necks..... if u get what i mean