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Summary
Volkswagen has come a long way in just a few years, from a company struggling to keep its presence in the U.S. to a major world automotive marketing force. The performance of the Jetta, the most recent addition to the VW lineup, shows that Volkswagen is much more than a Beetle company.The Jetta performs like a high-priced luxury sedan, yet it offers economical motoring in a distinctive package. Scheduled maintenance is free for the first 24,000 miles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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GL ($16,700); GL TDI ($17,995); GLS ($17,650); GLS TDI ($18,700); GLS VR6 ($19,950); GLX ($24,170) |
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Engines:
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2.8-liter dohc 12v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front and side-impact air bags, height-adjustable seat belts with emergency tensioning retractors, rear 3-point safety belts and head restraints in all three positions, child safety rear door locks, child seat tether anchor points for rear seating positions, ABS, traction control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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2 years/24,000 miles includes scheduled maintenance |
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Assembled In:
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Puebla, Mexico |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jetta GLS VR6 ($19,950) |
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Standard Equipment:
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(GLS VR6) ABS; traction control (Anti-Slip Regulation or ASR and Electronic Differential Lock or EDL; air conditioning with pollen filter; power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering; dual power heated outside mirrors; intermittent wipers; cruise control; anti-theft alarm; central locking system; height-adjustable front seats |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Partial Leather Package ($850); Luxury Package ($1,375); Monsoon Sound System ($295) |
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Destination Charge:
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525 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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22995 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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174 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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181 @ 3200 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/28 |
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Wheelbase:
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98.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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172.3/68.3/56.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.6/58.8 |
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Turning circle:
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35.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.7/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.2/33.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.0 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3086 |
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Tires:
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P195/65HR15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.5 |
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