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| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | | |
| MSRP: |
from $16,990 |
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| Layout: |
| front-engine / FWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
3,230
3,290 (GLI)
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| Weight distribution: |
59 / 41 |
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
14.5 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
35.8 |
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| Suspension: |
| Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll
bar |
| Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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| Brakes: |
Front: 11.3 x in. power-assisted vented discs
GLI: 12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
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Rear: 10.2 in. power-assisted discs
GLI: 11.25 in. power-assisted discs
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| Engines & Transmissions | | |
| Type: |
Inline-5; iron block and aluminum head |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement: |
2,480 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: |
9.5:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
170 at 5,700 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
177 at 4,250 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
21 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
29 |
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| Type: |
Inline-4 turbocharged; iron block and aluminum head |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; FSI |
| Displacement: |
1,984 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: |
10.3:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
200 at 5,100 - 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
207 at 1,800 - 5,000 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
21 - 22 (AT) |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
29 |
| Available with: |
GLI |
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| Transmissions: |
| Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: |
3.78, 2.12, 1.36, 0.96, 0.77 |
| Final Drive: |
3.65 |
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| Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: |
4.04, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.85, 0.67 |
| Final Drive: |
3.88 |
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| Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: |
3.36, 2.09, 1.47, 1.10, 1.11, 0.93 |
| Final Drive: |
3.94, 3.09 (5th & 6th) |
| Available with: |
GLI |
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| Type: |
6-speed double-clutch |
| Ratios: |
3.46, 2.15, 1.46, 1.08, 1.09, 0.92 |
| Final Drive: |
4.06, 3.14 (5th & 6th) |
| Available with: |
GLI |
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| Exterior Dimensions | | |
| Length [in.]: |
179.3 |
| Width [in.]: |
70.1 |
| Height [in.]: |
57.4 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: |
101.5 |
| Front Track [in.]: |
60.6 |
| Rear Track [in.]: |
59.8 |
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| Interior Dimensions | | |
| Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
91 |
| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
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| Headroom |
| Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.5 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: |
37.2 |
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| Legroom |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.2 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: |
35.4 |
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| Shoulderroom |
| Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
54.8 |
| R. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
53.1 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
16 |
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| Standard Features | | |
- 2 power remote, heated, folding door mirrors with indicator lights
- 2.5-liter 5-cylinder engine
- 205/55 R16 all-season tires
- 3 12v power outlets
- 4 doors
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 6-way manual front bucket seats with lumbar support
- 8 speakers
- AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
- Air-conditioning with air filter
- Aluminum-look interior accents
- Assist grips
- Auto-locking doors
- Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
- Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
- Cargo area carpeting and light
- Cargo tie down anchors
- Chrome grille
- Clock
- Cloth seat-upholstery
- Cruise control
- Cupholders in front
- Day-time running lights
- Driver foot-rest
- External temperature display
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with storage
- Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
- Full cloth headliner
- Halogen headlights
- Illuminated entry with fade
- Integrated roof antenna
- Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
- Keyfob window controls
- Lockable glove box
- MP3 Player
- Overhead console with storage
- Panic alarm
- Plastic gear shift knob
- Power door locks
- Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
- Reading lights in front
- Rear folding bench seats
- Rear window defogger
- Remote trunk release
- Single in-dash mounted CD player
- Storage: front and rear doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
- Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
- Tachometer
- Temporary spare tire
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Traction control (TCS)
- Ultra low emission vehicle
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Vehicle security system
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| Standard Warranties | | |
| Bumper to bumper [months / miles] |
48 / 50,000 |
| Corrosion perforation [months / miles] |
144 / Unlimited |
| Powertrain [months / miles] |
60 / 60,000 |
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| NHTSA Crash Test | | |
| Frontal Impact |
| Driver's side: |
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| Passenger's side: |
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| Side Impact |
| Front seat: |
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| Rear seat: |
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| Rollover chance in single vehicle crash |
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| Performance | | |
| 0 - 60 mph [sec.]: |
8.2
7.0 (GLI)
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| 0 - 100 mph [sec.]: |
18.1 (GLI)
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| Quarter Mile [sec.]: |
15.4 (GLI)
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| Top Speed [mph]: |
130 |
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