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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
MSRP: from $17,515
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,230
3,290 (GLI)
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.3 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
12.3 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.2 in. power-assisted discs
11.3 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-5; iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,480
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.5
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
Available with: S; SE; SEL
 
Optional Engines:
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]: 236 at 1,750 - 2,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 21 - 22 (DSG)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
Available with: GLI
 
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged diesel; iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 1,968
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 81.0 x 95.5
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Power [hp]: 140 at 4,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 207 at 1,800 - 5,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 29 - 30 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 40 - 41 (MT)
Available with: TDI
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.78, 2.12, 1.36, 0.96, 0.77
Final Drive: 3.65
Available with: S; SE; SEL
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.04, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.88
Available with: S; SE; SEL
 
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
 
Type: 6-speed dual-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
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.77, 2.09, 1.32, 0.98, 0.98, 0.81
Final Drive: 3.45, 2.76 (5th & 6th)
Available with: TDI
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
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 91.0
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.8
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 16.0
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.2 (S; SE; SEL)
7.2 (GLI)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130