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Volkswagen Jetta

General information

ModelVolkswagen Jetta
Year2009
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2500 ccm (152.55 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2500 ccm (152.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque177.00 Nm (18.0 kgf-m or 130.6 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke76.7 x 95.5 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-60 miles8.2 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4560 mm (179.5 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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