Volkswagen of America 2009 sales fall 4 percent, December sales rise 16 percent

2009 Auto Sales: Volkswagen of America down 4 pct

HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America Inc. said Tuesday its 2009 sales fell 4 percent but December sales rose 16 percent.

BY THE NUMBERS: Sales in December rose to 20,387 vehicles from 17,577 a year earlier. For all of 2009, sales fell to 213,454 vehicles from 223,128 in 2009.

TOP SELLER: The Jetta, with 10,233 sold in December.