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VW Jetta Wagon - Powertrain Specs
VW Jetta Wagon - Chassis Specs
VW Jetta Wagon- Exterior Dimensions
VW Jetta Wagon - Interior Dimensions
VW Jetta Wagon - EPA Mileage

Engine	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8T	GLS 2.0L
Type	2.0L, 4-cylinder,in-line	1.9L, 4-cylinder,in-line, turbocharged direct injection	4-cylinder, in-line	2.0L, 4-cylinder,in-line
Bore	3.25 in	3.13 in	3.19 in	3.25 in
Stroke	3.65 in	3.76 in	3.40 in	3.65 in
Displacement	121.0 in (cubic)	115.7 in (cubic)	108.6 in (cubic)	121.0 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio	10.0 : 1	19.5 : 1	9.5 : 1	10.0 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @rpm	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)	180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @rpm	122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)	155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)	173 @ 1950 - 5000 (235 Nm @ 1950 - 5000)	122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded	Diesel	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance	Regular unleaded

Engine Design	GL 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8T	GLS 2.0L
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Cast iron, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings	Cast iron, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs	Dual overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)	Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), turbocharger	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Emissions	OBD II, ULEV, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors(up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery	OBD D, Tier l, catalytic converter water-cooled EGR system, onboard refuelling vapor recovery (ORVR)	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)	OBD II, ULEV, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors(up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system, onboard refueling vapor recovery

Electrical System	GL 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8T	GLS 2.0L
Alternator, Volts/Amps	14 / 70	14 / 70	14 / 70	14 / 70
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (60)	12 (80)	12 (60)	12 (60)
Ignition	Digital electronic, with knock sensor	Compression ignition	Digital electronic, with knock sensor	Compression ignition
Firing Order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GL 2.0L		GL 1.9L TDI		GL 1.8T		GLS 2.0L
Drivetrain	Front wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
1st	3.78:1	2.71:1	3.78:1	2.71:1	3.30:1	3.80:1	3.78:1	2.71:1
2nd	2.12:1	1.55:1	2.12:1	1.44:1	1.94:1	2.13:1	2.12:1	1.55:1
3rd	1.36:1	1.00:1	1.36:1	1.00:1	1.31:1	1.36:1	1.36:1	1.00:1
4th	1.03:1	0.68:1	0.97:1	0.74:1	1.03:1	0.94:1	1.03:1	0.68:1
5th	0.84:1	-	0.76:1	-	0.84:1	0.69:1	0.84:1	-
Reverse	3.60:1	2.11:1	3.60:1	2.88:1	3.06:1	2.97:1	3.60:1	2.11:1
Final	4.24:1	5.04:1	3.39:1	3.62:1	3.65:1	4.44:1	4.24:1	5.04:1

Capacities	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8 T	GLS 2.0L
Engine Oil (with filter)	4.2 qt	4.8 qt	4.8 qt	4.2 qt
Fuel Tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Coolant System	8.5 qt	8.6 qt	7.4 qt	8.5 qt
Wiper Fluid	3.2 qt	3.2 qt	3.2 qt	3.2 qt

Steering	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8 T	GLS 2.0L
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.04	3.04	3.04	3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	35.8 ft	35.8 ft	35.8 ft	35.8 ft
Ratio	15.6 : 1	15.6 : 1	15.6 : 1	15.6 : 1

Interior Volume - SAE	GL 2.0L		GL 1.9L TDI		GL 1.8 T		GLS 2.0L
EPA	Compact		Compact		Compact		Compact
Passenger Volume	89 ft (cubic)		89 ft (cubic)		89 ft (cubic)		89 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume	34 ft (cubic)		34 ft (cubic)		34 ft (cubic)		34 ft (cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded	51.9 ft (cubic)		51.9 ft (cubic)		51.9 ft (cubic)		51.9 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity	5		5		5		5
	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Volume	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.8 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.8 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.8 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.8 ft (cubic)
Head Room	38.6 in	38.1 in	38.6 in	38.1 in	38.6 in	38.1 in	38.6 in	38.1 in
Shoulder Room	53.7 in	52.5 in	53.7 in	52.5 in	53.7 in	52.5 in	53.7 in	52.5 in
Leg Room	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8 T	GLS 2.0L
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Standard, all four wheels 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution Ant-Slip Regulation (ASR)	Standard, all four wheels 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6J x 15 " steel wheels	6J x 15 " steel wheels	6J x 15 " steel wheels	6J x 15 " steel wheels
Tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient	0.32	0.32	0.32	0.32

Exterior Dimensions	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8 T	GLS 2.0L
Wheelbase	99.0 in	99.0 in	99.0 in	99.0 in
Front Track	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in
Rear Track	58.8 in	58.8 in	58.8 in	58.8 in
Length	173.6 in	173.6 in	173.6 in	173.6 in
Width	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in
Height	58.5 in	58.5 in	58.5 in	58.5 in
Ground Clearance	5.2 in	5.2 in	5.2 in	5.2 in

Weights	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI	GL 1.8T	GLS 2.0L
Curb Weight
Manual Transmission	3,034 lb	3,122 lb	3,130 lb	3,078 lb
Automatic Transmission	3,089 lb	3,172 lb	3,247 lb	3,133 lb
Payload
Manual Transmission	1,014 lb	992 lb	1,016 lb	1,012 lb
Automatic Transmission	1,003 lb	1,008 lb	1,010 lb	1,003 lb

Fuel Consumption	GL 2.0L		GL 1.9L TDI		GL 1.8 T		GLS 2.0L
	City mpg	Hwy mpg	City mpg	Hwy mpg	City mpg	Hwy mpg	City mpg	Hwy mpg
Manual Transmission	24	31	42	50	24	31	24	32
Automatic Transmission	22	29	34	45	22	29	22	29
Performance 0 - 60 mph	Man. 11.1	Auto 12.3	Man. 13	Auto 15.3	Man. 7.7	Auto 8.9	Man. 11.2	Auto 12.4

Engine	GLS 1.9 L	GLS 1.8 T
Type	1.9L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection	4-cylinder inline
Bore	3.13 in	3.19 in
Stroke	3.76 in	3.40 in
Displacement	115.7 in (cubic)	108.6 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio	19.5 : 1	9.5 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @rpm	90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)	180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @rpm	155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)	173 @ 1950 - 5500 (235 Nm @ 1950 - 5000)
Fuel Requirement	Diesel	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design	GLS 1.9 L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Forged steel, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs	Dual overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), turbocharger
Emissions	OBD II, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recovery(ORVR)

Electrical System	GLS 1.9 L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Alternator, Volts/Amps	14 / 70	14 / 120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (80)	12 (60)
Ignition	Compression ignition	Digital electronic with knock sensor
Firing Order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GLS 1.9L TDI		GLS 1.8 T
Drivetrain	Front wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
1st	3.78:1	2.71:1	3.30:1	3.80:1
2nd	2.12:1	1.44:1	1.94:1	2.13:1
3rd	1.36:1	1.00:1	1.31:1	1.36:1
4th	0.97:1	0.74:1	1.03:1	0.94:1
5th	0.76:1	-	0.84:1	0.69:1
Reverse	3.60:1	2.88:1	3.06:1	2.97:1
Final	3.39:1	3.62:1	3.65:1	4.44:1

Capacities	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Engine Oil (with filter)	4.8 qt	4.8 qt
Fuel Tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Coolant System	8.6 qt	7.4 qt
Wiper Fluid	3.2 qt	3.2 qt

Steering	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.04	3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	35.8 ft	35.8 ft
Ratio	15.6 : 1	15.6 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE	GLS 1.9L TDI		GLS 1.8 T
EPA	Compact		Compact
Passenger Volume	89 ft (cubic)		89 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume	34 ft (cubic)		34 ft (cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded	51.9 ft (cubic)		51.9 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity	5		5
	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Volume	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.8 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.8 ft (cubic)
Head Room	37.6 in	37.0 in	37.6 in	37.0 in
Shoulder Room	53.7 in	52.5 in	53.7 in	52.5 in
Leg Room	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 x 25 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution, Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6J x 15 " alloy wheels	6J x 15 " alloy wheels
Tires	195/65 R 15 H all season tires	195/65 R 15 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient	0.32	0.32

Exterior Dimensions	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Wheelbase	99.0 in	99.0 in
Front Track	59.6 in	59.6 in
Rear Track	58.8 in	58.8 in
Length	173.6 in	173.6 in
Width	68.3 in	68.3 in
Height	58.5 in	58.5 in
Ground Clearance	5.2 in	5.2 in

Weights	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Curb Weight
Manual Transmission	3,161 lb	3,175 lb
Automatic Transmission	3,214 lb	3,291 lb
Payload
Manual Transmission	992 lb	1,014 lb
Automatic Transmission	1,008 lb	1,010 lb

Fuel Consumption		GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 1.8 T
Manual Transmission		42 / 50	24 / 31
Automatic Transmission		34 / 45	22 / 29
Performance 0 - 60 mph	Manual	13	7.7
Performance 0 - 60 mph	Automatic	15.3	8.9

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