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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Comparisons

SE Sedan

General Pricing

MSRP $19,825.00 $20,490.00 $18,700.00
Destination $770.00 $780.00 $795.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 2.5L I5 2.5L I4 2.0L I4
Horsepower 170 @ 5700 RPM 177 @ 6000 RPM 155 @ 6000 RPM
Torque 177 @ 4250 RPM 172 @ 2800 RPM 148 @ 4100 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 2480 2488 1999
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.2 X 3.7 3.5 X 3.9 3.4 X 3.3
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.6:1 10.0:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 24 24 27
Highway (mpg) 31 30 39

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3082.1 3046.8 2866.0
Wheelbase (in.) 104.4 105.7 103.9
Length (in.) 182.2 180.1 180.7
Width (in.) 70.0 70.5 69.1
Height (in.) 57.2 59.5 57.9
Track Front (in.) 60.4 59.5 60.4
Track Rear (in.) 60.3 60.4 59.8
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 5 5
Front Headroom (in.) 38.2 40.6 38.9
Rear Headroom (in.) 37.1 37.3 37.5
Front Legroom (in.) 41.2 42.4 42.0
Rear Legroom (in.) 38.1 34.5 36.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 55.2 56.9 54.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 53.6 55.1 54.0
Front Hip Room (in.) N/A 54.1 53.7
Rear Hip Room (in.) N/A 53.0 52.2

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 91.0 97.7 94.1

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension strut strut strut
Rear Suspension torsion torsion multi-link
Tires 205/55R16 225/45R17 205/55R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive front wheel drive front wheel drive front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Player Yes Yes Yes
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control Std. Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column Yes N/A Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat N/A N/A N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A N/A N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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