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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas W12

Displacement

2.0L/121

6.0L/366

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5100 - 6000

552 @ 6100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800 - 5000

479 @ 1600

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

DSG w/OD

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Manual Shift

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

4.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.34

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.14

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.87

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.88

3.52

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3285 lbs

5258 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent air

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Independent air

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.2 X 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

P275/40R19 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

P275/40R19 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

P275/40R19

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P275/40R19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

29 MPG

19 MPG

Cruising Range - City

319.00 mi

285.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

22 MPG

12 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

420.50 mi

452.20 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.5 gal

23.8 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

Speed-Sensitive Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.00

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.8 ft

36.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

91 ft³

89.0 ft³

Front Head Room

38.5 in

37.0 in

Front Leg Room

41.2 in

42.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.8 in

59.4 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

37.2 in

36.6 in

Second Leg Room

35.4 in

30.2 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.1 in

56.8 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

101.5 in

108.1 in

Length, Overall

179.3 in

189.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.1 in

75.4 in

Height, Overall

57.4 in

54.7 in

Track Width, Front

60.6 in

63.9 in

Track Width, Rear

59.8 in

63.3 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.4 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.0 ft³

13.1 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

190

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

10.0 qts

19.0 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.0L DOHC FSI turbocharged I4 engine.

6-speed DSG transmission w/OD.

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

6.0L DOHC 48-valve EFI twin-turbocharged W12 engine w/variable valve timing.

6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic.

Traction control system (2007).

Electronic stability program (ESP) (2007).

All-wheel drive.

Front & rear independent air suspension.

P275/40ZR19 tires (2007).

19" x 9" 5-spoke painted alloy wheels.

Space saver spare tire.

Vehicle speed-sensitive pwr steering.

Pwr ventilated front & rear disc brakes.

4-wheel antilock braking system.

Electronic brake force distribution.

Electronic park brake.

Twin stainless steel oval tail pipes

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.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles

Body color front & rear bumpers.

Automatic rear aerofoil integrated into lower rear window.

Bright chrome matrix grille.

Bi-xenon low/high-beam headlights, high-pressure cleaners.

Color-keyed pwr folding heated electrochromic pwr mirrors w/memory.

Side & rear tinted glass (2007).

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

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 steering wheel.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

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

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.

Sirius satellite radio.

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

Leather heated pwr front bucket seats w/memory.

Rear bucket seats w/center armrest, trunk pass through.

Leather & wood rear center console-inc: storage compartment.

Single color 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls.

Adjustable steering wheel.

Steering wheel mounted gear shift paddles.

Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, trip computer, low fuel level, external temp display, clock (2007).

Pwr windows.

Pwr door locks.

Keyless entry & keyless ignition-inc: engine start/stop button.

Cruise control.

Front & rear parking distance sensors (2007).

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Anti-theft alarm system (2007).

AM/FM stereo system-inc: 6-disc CD changer located in glove box, (8) speakers, 300-watt amp, RDS, diversity antenna, Sirius satellite radio.

Infotainment centralized control system.

Voice activation system-inc: Bluetooth cellular phone.

Multi-zone auto climate control-inc: rear seat controls.

Rear seat ventilation ducts.

Rear window defogger.

DVD based navigation.

Front & rear seat cigar lighters (2007).

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (2007).

Front & rear reading lights (2007).

Leather & chrome gear shift knob.

Front seatback storage pockets (2007).

Genuine burr walnut veneer trim.

Rear window defogger (2007).

Cargo area lighting (2007)

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 antilock braking system.

Electronic brake force distribution.

Driver & front passenger frontal multistage airbags w/occupant sensors.

Dual front & rear side mounted airbags w/occupant sensors.

Front & rear head & side-curtain airbags (2007).

Front & rear 3-point seat belts w/pre-tensioners.

Traction control system

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

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Drivetrain Years:
3.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Corrosion Years:
3.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

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 .

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V217000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 14, 2008.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
13420.

Summary:
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK..

Consequence:
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-248-754-6464..

Notes:
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:
13V484000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 17, 2013.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
469.

Summary:
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions..

Consequence:
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in early November 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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).

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