Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Volkswagen Jetta S ($16,990); SE ($19,760); SEL ($22,825); Wolfsburg Edition 2.0T ($20,875); GLI ($24,230)
Engines:	170-hp 2.5-liter dohc 20v inline-5; 200-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16v turbocharged inline-4
Transmissions:	5-speed manual; 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic; 6-speed manual; 6-speed DSG automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	dual-stage front airbags; front passenger side-impact airbags; front and rear curtain-style head protection airbags; safety belt pre-tensioners with load limiters for the front seats; emergency locking retractors for every belt; four-channel ABS, with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist; traction control
Safety equipment (optional):	Electronic Stability Program (ESP), rear side-impact airbags
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Puebla, Mexico


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Volkswagen Jetta GLI with six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox automatic ($25,375)
Standard equipment:	cloth upholstery; eight-way manually adjustable front seats; air conditioning; manual tilt and telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel; power windows with one-touch and door-key operation; center console with two cup holders, sliding armrest and power outlet; alloy interior trim; AM/FM stereo with 10 speakers and in-dash six-CD changer; Sirius satellite radio; 60/40 split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through; 17-inch alloy wheels; high intensity gas-discharge bi-Xenon headlights with auto-leveling, washers, and automatic operation; integrated halogen foglamps; black mesh grille with red surround trim; carpeted trunk with tie-down hooks; full-size spare wheel/tire; blue tinted glass
Options as tested (MSRP):	Autobahn package ($3,020) includes heated front sport seats with partial leather upholstery, power sunroof, heated washer nozzles; 7.5x18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40R18H summer tires ($890); rear side airbags ($350)
Destination charge:	($650)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$30285
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Engine:	2.0-liter dohc 16v turbocharged inline-4
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	200 @ 5100-6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	207 @ 1800-5000
Transmission:	6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	22/29 mpg
Wheelbase:	101.5 in.
Length/width/height:	179.3/70.1/57.4 in.
Track, f/r:	60.6/59.8 in.
Turning circle:	35.1 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.5/NA/41.2 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.2/NA/35.4 in.
Cargo volume:	16.0 cu. ft.
Payload:	955
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson strut with lower A-arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, four-link with separate coil springs and shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	5.4 in.
Curb weight:	3334 lbs.
Tires:	225/40RY18 summer performance
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	14.5 gal.