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2013-2016 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid: The Jetta hybrid was actually a fast car. Thanks to its 1.4L four-cylinder engine and electric motor, it produced a combined 170 horsepower and clocked a respectful 0-100 km/h time of 9.0 seconds during AJAC’s 2014 Canadian Car of the Year Program. Alas, like many hybrids, it was expensive and sales didn’t catch on, despite a combined rating of 5.4 L/100 km.