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Summary
The Jetta offers classy, functional accommodations, sharp handling, and excellent brakes. There's a choice of engines, all good choices depending on your lifestyle, budget, and view of the world. The 2.0-liter keeps monthly payments down. The TDI diesel offers amazing fuel economy. The 1.8T delivers spirited performance for the enthusiast willing to shift manually. And the VR6 provides smooth, linear performance that makes the Jetta feel like an expensive German sports sedan.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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GL 2.0L ($16,850); GL TDI ($18,145); GLS 2.0L ($17,900); GLS TDI ($18,950); GLS 1.8T ($19,550); GLS 2.8L VR6 ($20,200); GLI 2.8L VR6 ($22,950); GLX 2.8L VR6 ($24,700). |
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Engines:
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1.8-liter turbocharged intercooled dohc 20-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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side-curtain protection, front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, seat-belt tensioning, 3-point rear seatbelts, LATCH child safety seat mounting, ABS, electronic brake distribution, traction control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Puebla, Mexico (Jetta Wagons built in Wolfsburg, Germany) |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jetta GLS 1.8T ($19,550) |
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Standard Equipment:
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power steering, height adjustable front seats, rear reading lights, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, heated side mirrors, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, 60/40 split folding rear seat, power locks, power windows with one-touch up-down front windows, front and rear floor mats, anti-theft, AM/FM cassette audio w/8 speakers, rear defogger |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport Luxury Package ($2,025) includes power glass sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, and sport suspension; Leather Package ($1,050) includes multifunction steering wheel, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift boot and knob; cold weather package ($150) includes heated windshield washer nozzles and heated seats; Monsoon Sound System ($325); California & Northeast emissions ($100); reflex metallic paint (no charge) |
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Destination Charge:
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550 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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23750 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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180 @ 5500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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174 @ 1950-5000 |
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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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22/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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98.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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172.3/68.3/56.7 |
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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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38.6/NA/41.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.9/NA/33.5 |
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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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4.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3037 |
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Tires:
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P225/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.5 |
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