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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Specifications

  
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationI
Block Materialcast iron
Head Materialaluminum alloy
Cylinders54
Fuel TypeGasoline
Displacement (cc)24801984
Bore (mm)82.5
Stroke (mm)92.8
Max. Power (bhp)170200
Max. Power @RPM57005100-6000
Max. Torque (lbft)177207
Max. Torque @RPM42501800-5000
Compression Ratio9.510.3
Oil Capacity (qts.) (qt)6.3
Coolant Capacity (qt)10.0
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomaticManualAutomaticManual
Forward Gears656
Ratios4.04 / 2.37 / 1.56 / 1.16 / 0.85 / 0.673.78 / 2.12 / 1.36 / 1.03 / 0.843.46 / 2.15 / 1.46 / 1.08 / 1.09 / 0.923.36 / 2.09 / 1.47 / 1.10 / 1.11 / 0.93
Driveline  
Driven WheelsFWD
Exterior  
Side Mirrors - PowerStd
Side Mirrors - HeatedStd
Body  
Generic TypeCar
No Side Doors4
Vehicle SizeSmall
Convertible TopNo
Sunroof/Moonroof
  • Opt (S)
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Opt (S)
  • Std (SE)
Opt
Lighting  
Headlamp TypeHalogenHID
Headlamps - HIDStd
Headlamps - HalogenStd
Daytime Running LightsStd
Fog Lamps - FrontStd
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)3285323033343290
Wheelbase (in)101.5
Height - Body (in)57.5
Width - Body (in)69.3
Length (in)179.3
Front Track (in)60.7
Rear Track (in)59.7
Chassis  
Chassis TypeUnitized Body/Frame
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeMacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - TypeMultilink
Brakes  
Rear Brakes - TypeDisc
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
ABSStd
Traction ControlStd
Stability Control
  • Opt (S)
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Opt (S)
  • Std (SE)
Std
EBDStd
Steering  
Steering TypeRack-and-Pinion
Steering Ratio16.416.2
Turns Lock-to-Lock3.0
Turning Circle (ft)35.835.1
Wheels / Tires  
Wheel Type
  • Steel w/ Covers (S)
  • Alloy (SE, SEL)
  • Steel w/ Covers (S)
  • Alloy (SE)
Alloy
Wheel Type - Steel w/ Covers
  • Std (S)
Wheel Type - Alloy
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Std (SE)
Std
Tire Size F (,R)195/65R15225/45R17
Spare TireTemporary
Instrumentation  
TachometerStd
ClockStd
Trip ComputerStd
Outside TemperatureStd
Controls  
Cruise ControlStd
Adjustable Steering - TelescopeStd
Seating  
Seat Material
  • Cloth (S)
  • Leather (SE, SEL)
  • Cloth (S)
  • Leather (SE)
Cloth
Rows of Seats2
Seats - Cloth
  • Std (S)
Std
Seats - Leather
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Std (SE)
Opt
Heated Seats - 1st Row
  • Opt (S)
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Opt (S)
  • Std (SE)
Opt
HVAC  
Air ConditioningStd
Automatic Climate Control - 1 ZoneStd
Entertainment  
Radio - AM/FMStd
Radio - Satellite
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Std (SE)
Std
CD - Single
  • Std (S)
CD - Changer
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Std (SE)
Std
MP3 CD Playback
  • Std (SE, SEL)
  • Std (SE)
Std
Auxiliary Audio InputStd
Convenience  
Power WindowsStd
Rear window defoggerStd
Power Door LocksStd
Remote Lock/UnlockStd
Navigation System
  • Opt (SEL)
Opt
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)38.5
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)37.2
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)54.8
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)53.1
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)41.2
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)35.4
Seating Positions - 1st Row2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row3
Cargo Volume (cu ft)16
Passenger Volume (SAE) Total (cu ft)91
Utility  
Cargo ConfigurationTrunk
Safety  
Tire pressure monitoringStd
Airbags  
Front - Driver and PassengerStd
Side CurtainStd
Side - FrontStd
Side - RearOpt
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)212221
EPA Hwy (mpg)29
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)14.5