2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

The 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 180-hp and teams with a five-speed-automatic transmission that incorporates a Tiptronic manual-shifting provision. Antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and curtain-type airbags that deploy from the ceiling are standard on all Jetta models. All-speed traction control is standard on this model.