The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car that boasts an impressive drag coefficient of 0.28, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in its class. This sleek design feature allows for improved fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise, providing a more comfortable driving experience.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.28
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact sedan with a length of 186.54 inches, width of 70.83 inches, and height of 57.68 inches. It has a wheelbase of 105.75 inches and a turning circle of 36.75 feet. It features 4 doors and 5 seats.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4738 mm 186.54 in.
Width
1799 mm 70.83 in.
Height
1465 mm 57.68 in.
Wheelbase
2686 mm 105.75 in.
Front Track
1543 mm 60.75 in.
Rear Track
1534 mm 60.39 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.2 m 36.75 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Jetta is a petrol-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency. It has an urban fuel consumption of 8.1 l/100 km, extra urban fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km, and a combined fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg 14.49 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car with a 1.5L inline-4 cylinder engine, producing 158 horsepower and 249 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive layout and a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine is turbocharged and features direct injection. The car has a McPherson strut suspension in the front and a torsion beam suspension in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
158 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
105.5 Hp/l
Torque
249 Nm @ 1750 rpm. 183.65 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
DNKA
Engine Displacement
1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
74.5 mm 2.93 in.
Piston Stroke
85.9 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio
11.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-20 / VW 508 00
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 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
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Torsion
Brakes
The Volkswagen Jetta features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. It has an electric power steering system and 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/60 R16 tires. The steering type is rack and pinion.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288x25 mm
Rear Brakes
Disc, 272x10 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
205/60 R16
Wheel Rims Size
6.5J x 16
Weight & Capacity
The Jetta has a weight-to-power ratio of 8.4 kg/Hp (119.5 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.3 kg/Nm (188.4 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1322 kg (2914.51 lbs.) and the max weight is 1850 kg (4078.55 lbs.), with a max load of 528 kg (1164.04 lbs.). The fuel tank capacity is 50 l (13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.4 kg/Hp, 119.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.3 kg/Nm, 188.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1322 kg 2914.51 lbs.
Max Weight
1850 kg 4078.55 lbs.
Max Load
528 kg 1164.04 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Jetta VII (facelift 2021)
The length of the Volkswagen Jetta is 186.54 inches.
The Volkswagen Jetta has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 36.75 feet.
The drag coefficient of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.28.
A lower drag coefficient improves fuel efficiency and reduces wind noise, making for a more comfortable drive.
Yes, the Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car.
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.1 l/100 km
6.9 l/100 km
The Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.5L inline-4 cylinder engine.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a front-wheel drive layout.
The Jetta has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Jetta has an electric power steering system.
The Jetta has 205/60 R16 tires and 6.5J x 16 alloy wheels.
The fuel economy of the Volkswagen Jetta varies by trim level, but it can get up to 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Volkswagen Jetta is known for its reliability and has a good reliability rating from various sources.
The Volkswagen Jetta is available in several trim levels, including the S, SE, R-Line, and Autobahn.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Jetta is 8.4 kg/Hp (119.5 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Jetta is 5.3 kg/Nm (188.4 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the Jetta is 50 l (13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal).
