The Volkswagen Jetta is a decent performer with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 11.9 seconds and a top speed of 173 km/h. Its aerodynamic design is reflected in its drag coefficient of 0.36.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.9 sec
Max Speed
173 km/h 107.5 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.36
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact sedan with a sleek design, offering 5 seats and 4 doors. It measures 4,385 mm in length, 1,675 mm in width, and 1,415 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,475 mm. Its front and rear tracks are 1,425 mm and 1,420 mm respectively.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4385 mm 172.64 in.
Width
1675 mm 65.94 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front Track
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Rear Track
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Jetta offers impressive fuel efficiency, with combined consumption figures of 8.5 l/100 km. It boasts a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, making it a practical and enjoyable daily driver.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg 44.14 UK mpg 15.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car with a 1.8L inline-4 engine producing 90 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 10:1.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.5 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
RP
Engine Displacement
1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Spring-loaded rack
Rear Suspension
Spring-loaded rack
Brakes
The Jetta is a reliable car with a robust braking system, featuring disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, along with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for enhanced safety. It also comes equipped with a hydraulic power steering system and a steering rack and pinion for smooth handling. The car rides on 185/70 R14 tires with 14-inch wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
185/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.9 kg/Hp and 91.4 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 985 kg and a maximum weight of 1470 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 485 kg. The trunk boot space is 575 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.9 kg/Hp, 91.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.8 kg/Nm, 147.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
985 kg 2171.55 lbs.
Max Weight
1470 kg 3240.8 lbs.
Max Load
485 kg 1069.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
575 l 20.31 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Jetta II
The Volkswagen Jetta has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The Volkswagen Jetta measures 4,385 mm in length.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase of 2,475 mm.
11.9 seconds
173 km/h (107.5 mph)
0.36
The combined fuel consumption is 8.5 l/100 km.
The specifications do not include information about the engine type.
The specifications do not include information about the safety features.
The Volkswagen Jetta has an internal combustion engine with an inline-4 configuration.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a front-wheel drive drivetrain architecture.
The Jetta has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Jetta has 185/70 R14 tires.
The Jetta has a hydraulic power steering system with a steering rack and pinion.
The Volkswagen Jetta has an estimated EPA rating of up to 32 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway.
The Volkswagen Jetta comes equipped with a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring.
Yes, the Volkswagen Jetta has a good reliability record, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The weight-to-power ratio is 10.9 kg/Hp and 91.4 Hp/tonne.
