Volkswagen Coupe/Hatchback

The Bottom Line: The small wagon body style of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and its low emissions power train make it a practical everyday vehicle, but its lack of any good cabin electronics make it a poor tech car.

Specs: Wagon

The Bottom Line: The poor cabin electronics in the 2008 Volkswagen R32 keep it from being a great tech car, but its drivetrain tech makes up somewhat for that lost ground. However, there are many good sport sedans that come in around the same price.

Specs: Hatchback, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: Without many of the options our test car came loaded with, the 2007 Volkswagen GTI represents a very sporty car for a great price. But the added expense and the inferior cabin electronics drag the car down.

Specs: hatchback, Base, Gas

Editors' Take: The 2006 Volkswagen GTI, with its 200-horsepower engine and DSG or manual six-speed transmissions, justifies Volkswagen's "Drivers wanted" tagline. Cabin appointments are good, though with some notable exceptions.

Specs: hatchback, Base, Gas

Specs: hatchback, GL TDI, Gas, Diesel

Specs: hatchback, 1.8T, Gas

Specs: hatchback, GLS TDI, Gas, Diesel

Specs: hatchback, GLS 1.8T, Gas, Diesel

Specs: hatchback, GLS, Gas, Diesel

Specs: hatchback, VR6, Gas