Jetta and Fusion are 2 different class of car, so it's a harder comparison. Jetta is a bit smaller and likely more grounded. VWs (well, the majority of the Teutonic fleet) are set up to be a bit sportier than most cars done here in the US. While the Fusion sits a bit higher befitting a midsize car, the tuning does have a pretty sporty feel to it, relative to most cars in its class anyway.

A better comparison may have been the last gen Passat