The 2009 Jetta is the first year with the 2.0 litre clean Diesel, and represents one of only 2 years where the diesel was available before the car was de-contented in 2011. The Jetta TDI is a premium small car that is economical to own and operate, with reasonably-priced maintenance. The trunk is famously huge for the size of the car, and it is actually considered to be a compact, not a sub-compact, by the EPA.
These cars do everything well, and offer sporty handling, supportive seats, superior fuel economy in an attractive and reliable package.