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Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Diesel

General information

ModelVolkswagen Jetta Turbo Diesel
Year1980
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power74.00 PS (54 kW or 73 HP) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Max torque133.00 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.1 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Compression23.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed148.0 km/h (92.0 mph)
0-50 miles9.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0831 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight890 kg (1,962.1 pounds)
Overall length4200 mm (165.4 inches)
Overall width1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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