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Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GLI 2.8 L

General information

ModelVolkswagen Jetta Sedan GLI 2.8 L
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2786 ccm (170.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Displacement2786 ccm (170.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power203.00 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque264.42 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.0 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1408 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2464 litres (651 gallons)
Cargo space368 litres (97 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1442 kg (3,179.1 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
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