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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Review
Same solid sedan, new value price.
2007 Jetta Review Summary & Specifications
The Volkswagen Jetta blends German-bred engineering and technology, good materials and build quality and solid performance in a value-priced package. The base model comes well equipped, with a decent CD player and a host of safety features. Its 2.5-liter five cylinder was bred for American tastes, with lots of low-rev torque, and makes for both a snappy runabout and a comfortable long-distance cruiser. The turbocharged 2.0T can be equipped like a luxury sedan, while the GLI attains sports sedan status. Prices climb quickly, however. At the high-end, a loaded Jetta can nearly double the modest base price, and we're not sure there's twice as much value in the equation.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Greg Brown filed this report from Southern California and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Greg N. Brown |
| Model Lineup | Volkswagen Jetta ($16,490); Jetta 2.5 ($17,990); Jetta 2.0T ($21,900); GLI ($23,990) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp 2.5-liter five-cylinder; 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (optional) | 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; Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) anti-skid electronics on base model ($450); rear side-impact airbags ($350) |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Puebla, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-DRIVE-VW (374-8389) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.vw.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16490 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volkswagen GLI ($23,990) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery; eight-way manually adjustable front seats; 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; automatic headlamps; 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 and washers; 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) | Package 2 ($3,500) includes leather seating surfaces, sport seats, heated front seats, Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, power sunroof, satellite radio, heated washer nozzles; Direct Shift Gearbox six-speed auto-manual transmission ($1,075); 7.5x18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40R18H summer tires ($750); rear side airbags ($350) |
| Destination Charge | 630 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 30995 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 207 @ 1800 |
| Fuel Economy | 25/31 |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 179.3/70.1/57.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/54.8/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/53.1/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 16 |
| Payload | 955 |
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| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent four-link with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3334 |
| Stock Tires | 225/40R18H summer performance |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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