If you are looking at the VW family, look at the Passat. It's:
-larger with more interior room (especially in the back seat)
-available with AWD
-built on the same platform as the A4 and A6 from Audi
-front end design eliminates torques steer (I know I have a turbocharged 5 speed Passat)
-not much more expensive than the Jetta
-built in Germany
-very
(sorry Steve, kinda partial to them!)
Todd