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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas I5

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement

2.5L/151

2.0L/121

Fuel System

SMPI

FSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ -TBD-

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ -TBD-

207 @ 1800-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.36

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.09

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.10

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.11

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.93

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

1.64

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.88

3.94/3.09

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3285 lbs

3290 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.3 x 0.98 in

12.3 x 0.98 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.2 X 0.47 in

11.3 x 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/45WR17

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

29 MPG

29 (Est) MPG

Cruising Range - City

304.50 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

21 MPG

21 (Est) MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

420.50 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.00

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.8 ft

35.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

91 ft³

Front Head Room

38.5 in

Front Leg Room

41.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.8 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

37.2 in

Second Leg Room

35.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.1 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

101.5 in

Length, Overall

179.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.1 in

Height, Overall

57.4 in

Track Width, Front

60.6 in

Track Width, Rear

59.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.4 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

10.0 qts

7.6 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.5L DOHC SMPI I5 engine.

6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode.

Electronic stability protection.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Electronic differential lock.

Engine braking assist.

Front wheel drive.

Multi-link independent rear suspension.

P225/45HR17 all-season performance tires.

Temporary use spare tire.

17" x 7" alloy wheels.

Electro-mechanical speed sensitive pwr steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution.

Hydraulic brake assistant.

Dual exhaust tips

2.0L FSI turbocharged I4 engine.

6-speed manual transmission.

Clutch starter interlock.

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Electronic differential lock.

Engine braking assist.

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension.

Independent 4-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

P225/45WR17 summer performance tires.

Temporary use spare tire.

17" x 7" alloy wheels.

Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake pressure distribution.

Hydraulic brake assistant.

Dual exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

Pwr sunroof w/tilt, slide, tinted glass, manual sunshade.

Body-color bumpers.

Chrome grille.

Halogen headlamps.

Daytime running lights.

Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Body-color bumpers w/front/rear valances.

Chrome window trim.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles

Body-color bumpers.

Black front grille w/honeycomb mesh & red surround.

HID xenon headlights.

Bumper integrated foglights.

Daytime running lights.

Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated side blinkers.

Tinted green glass.

2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Body-color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

8-way manual heated front bucket seats w/driver pwr recline, adjustable lockable head restraints, manual lumbar.

Flat folding front passenger seat.

60/40 split folding rear seats w/center armrest & pass-through.

Leatherette seat trim.

Front center armrest w/storage.

Front map & seatback storage pockets.

Dual front/rear cupholders.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/audio controls.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, gear indicator, outside temp, digital clock.

Highline instrument cluster display.

Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Cruise control.

Remote transmitter for central locking -inc: remote trunk release.

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.

Automatic pwr windows w/1-touch driver down.

Automatic pwr door locks.

Premium VII AM/FM Stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.

Air conditioning w/rear vents, pollen filter.

Rear window defroster.

Sunvisors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors.

Window diversity antenna.

Metallic interior trim.

Lighting-inc: front center dome light, (2) reading lights, luggage compartment light.

Leather shift knob & handbrake grip.

Rear center armrest w/storage.

Auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk

8-way manual front cloth sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar.

60/40 split folding rear seat w/(3) height-adjustable headrests.

Front center armrest w/(2) cup holders.

Front console pwr outlet.

Rear seat center armrest w/storage, pass-through, (2) cup holders.

Front map & seatback storage pockets.

Front/rear floor mats.

Tilt/telescoping 3-spoke sport leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Outside temp display.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Multi-function trip computer w/compass.

Automatic pwr windows w/1-touch driver down.

Pwr locks.

Remote keyless entry w/(2) integrated key transmitters.

Cruise control.

Remote trunk release.

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.

Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.

Sirius satellite radio w/3-month subscription.

Air conditioning w/pollen filter.

Rear heating/air conditioning ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Cloth door trim.

Driver/front passenger sunvisors w/sliding feature, illuminated vanity mirrors w/covers.

Lighting-inc: front dome light w/time delay, (2) reading lights, front footwell light, luggage compartment light.

Leather shift knob.

Alloy pedals.

Front rear passenger assist handles.

Cargo area-inc: full carpeting, fold-down pkg hook, removable storage divider, pwr outlet

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/electronic brake-force distribution.

Engine braking assist.

Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch.

Dual front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.

3-point safety belts in all positions.

Center rear safety belt w/interlock.

LATCH child restraint system.

Child safety door locks.

Electronic stability protection.

Collapsible steering column.

Daytime running lights.

Trunk escape handle

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch.

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.

3-point safety belts in all positions.

Center rear safety belt w/interlock.

LATCH child restraint system.

Child safety door locks.

Clutch starter interlock.

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Collapsible steering column.

Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights.

Trunk escape handle

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V164000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 13, 2009.

Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
25594.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX..

Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 40J2/S4. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V442000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 17, 2007.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
340000.

Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW..

Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V621000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 14, 2010.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
377,286.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE..

Consequence:
IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20I4/U1. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).