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Compare 2008 Volkswagen Jetta specifications by trim levels

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Jetta is a 5-seat Sedan from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $16,990 to $22,900, the Volkswagen Jetta faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Jetta has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen Jetta boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 29 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.10mm x 179.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 101.5 in

  • MPG: 21 city/29 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.9 sec

  • Curb: 3230 lbs

  • Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 16 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 179.3 x 70.1 x 57.4



2008 Volkswagen Jetta Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Jetta is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Jetta safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen Jetta specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Sedan

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 170 hp @ 5700 –
      200 hp @ 5100

    • Torque 177 lb-ft. –
      207 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.8 - 8.6 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.9 - 16.5 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 179.3 in

    • Width 70.1 in

    • Height 57.4 in

    • Wheelbase 101.5 in

    • Curb Weight 3230 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 91

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 20 - 21 mpg

    • Combined 25 mpg

    • Highway 29 mpg

    • Highway range 420.5 mi



Specifications

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
179.30 in 179.30 in 179.30 in 179.30 in
Exterior body width
70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in 70.10 in
Exterior height
57.40 in 57.40 in 57.40 in 57.40 in
Horsepower
170 170 170 200
Torque
177 177 177 207
Fuel economy - city
21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
29 mpg 29 mpg 29 mpg 29 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.90 seconds 7.90 seconds 8.60 seconds 7.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.30 seconds 16.30 seconds 16.50 seconds 15.90 seconds
1/4 mile speed
86 mph 86 mph 84 mph 88 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 61 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.64 " 3.25/3.64 " 3.25/3.64 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
3230.00 lbs 3230.00 lbs 3285.00 lbs 3230.00 lbs
Wheelbase
101.50 in 101.50 in 101.50 in 101.50 in
Front track
60.60 " 60.60 " 60.60 " 60.60 "
Rear track
59.80 " 59.80 " 59.80 " 59.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
41.20 in 41.20 in 41.20 in 41.20 in
Rear legroom
35.40 in 35.40 in 35.40 in 35.40 in
Front headroom
38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in
Front shoulder room
54.80 in 54.80 in 54.80 in 54.80 in
Rear shoulder room
53.10 in 53.10 in 53.10 in 53.10 in
Luggage volume
16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
91 cu.ft. 91 cu.ft. 91 cu.ft. 91 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
1094 lbs. 1094 lbs. 1105 lbs. 1094 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31

Interior Features

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Cargo net
3783 3783 3783 –
Compass
2842 – – –
Driver information centre
2914 – – –
Trip computer
2918 – – –

Exterior Features

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS
Wheels
16" steel 16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum

Seats

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Fold flat front passenger seat
4176 – – –

Entertainment System

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Speakers
8 10 10 10
Navigation system
3207 – – –
1st row LCD screen
1 – – –

Safety and Security Features

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

Mechanical Features

S 4dr Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
3.65 3.65 3.88 3.94

Other Specs

SE 4dr Sedan

SEL 4dr Sedan

Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. –