Volkswagen Jetta Overview
The current Volkswagen Jetta sedan is available in S, SE, Wolfsburg Edition, TDI and SEL trim levels, while the wagon (Sportwagen) comes in all but the Wolfsburg Edition. All S and SE models, as well as the SEL sedan, are powered by a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder. A five-speed manual is standard with this engine, while a six-speed automatic is optional. Wolfsburg Edition Jettas and the SEL wagon get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four good for 200 hp; a six-speed manual transmission is standard here, and VW's "DSG" dual-clutch automated manual transmission is available. The Jetta TDI features a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that utilizes VW's new clean diesel technology, making this car compliant with all 50 states' emissions requirements. Also available with either a six-speed manual or DSG, the diesel produces 140 hp and a healthy 236 pound-feet of torque, and yields up to 41 mpg on the highway.
The Volkswagen Jetta sets itself apart from domestic and Japanese economy sedans by offering a distinctly European interior and feel to the driving experience. Features are also plentiful. Even the base S trim comes with such niceties as stability control, heated seats and eight-way-adjustable heated front seats with power recline, while the SE features upgrades like a sunroof, heated front seats and a 10-speaker stereo. Further luxuries can be had with the SEL trim and through stand-alone options such as a hard-drive-based navigation system. The Wolfsburg Edition is essentially a Jetta SE with the turbocharged engine.
Volkswagen Jetta Overview
MECHANICAL:
- 2.5L DOHC SMPI I5 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Paddle shifters
- Electronic differential lock
- Front wheel drive
- 4-link independent rear suspension
- Electro-mechanical speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
- Dual exhaust tips
EXTERIOR:
- 16" x 6.5" steel wheels w/covers
- P205/55HR16 all-season tires
- Temporary use spare tire
- Body-color bumpers
- Chrome grille
- Halogen headlamps
- Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
INTERIOR:
- 8-way manual heated front bucket seats w/driver pwr recline, adjustable lockable head restraints, manual lumbar
- 60/40 split folding rear seats
- Cloth seat trim
- Front center armrest w/storage
- Dual front/rear cupholders
- Front & rear floor mats
- 3-spoke tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, outside temp, digital clock
- Lowline instrument cluster display
- Cruise control
- Remote transmitter for central locking -inc: remote trunk release
- Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
- Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system
- Automatic pwr windows w/1-touch driver down
- Pwr door locks
- Air conditioning w/rear vents, pollen filter
- Rear window defroster
- Front map & seatback storage pockets
- Aux pwr outlet
- Chrome interior trim
- Sunvisors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors
- Lighting -inc: front center dome light, (2) reading lights, luggage compartment light, front footwell lighting
- Aux pwr outlet in trunk
SAFETY:
- 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
- Engine braking assist
- Hydraulic brake assistant
- Clutch starter interlock
- Electronic stability protection
- Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Daytime running lights
- Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch
- Dual front passenger side-impact airbags
- Front & rear side curtain airbags
- Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters
- 3-point safety belts in all positions
- Center rear safety belt w/interlock
- LATCH child restraint system
- Child safety door locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Collapsible steering column
- Trunk escape handle
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