Compare 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specifications by trim levels
Model years:
Jetta is a 5-seat Sedan from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $15,515 to $26,695, the Volkswagen Jetta faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus.
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 from 31 to 42 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.10mm x 182.20mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 104.4 in
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MPG: 24 city/34 hwy
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0-60 mph: 10.8 sec
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 2804 lbs
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Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 15.5 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 179.4 x 70 x 57.2
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen Jetta is offered in 13 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
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Main Info
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Body Style Sedan
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
200 hp @ 5100 -
Torque 125 lb-ft. –
236 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.4 - 10.8 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.1 - 17.8 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 182.2 in
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Width 70 in
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Height 57.2 in
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Wheelbase 104.4 in
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Curb Weight 2804 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Turning radius 18.2 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 94
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 14.5 gal
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City 22 - 30 mpg
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Combined 28 - 37 mpg
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Highway 31 - 42 mpg
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Highway range 449.5 - 609 mi
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Specifications 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
Exterior length | |||
182.20 in | 179.40 in | 179.40 in | 179.40 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.00 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in | 70.10 in |
Exterior height | |||
57.20 in | 59.20 in | 59.20 in | 59.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
115 | 170 | 170 | 140 |
Torque | |||
125 | 177 | 177 | 236 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
24 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 30 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
34 mpg | 33 mpg | 31 mpg | 42 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
10.80 seconds | 7.90 seconds | 8.40 seconds | 10.00 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
17.80 seconds | 16.40 seconds | 16.40 seconds | 17.40 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
78 mph | 85 mph | 84 mph | 77 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
Slalom speed | |||
60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.19/3.76 " |
Curb weight | |||
2804.00 lbs | 3186.00 lbs | 3257.00 lbs | 3283.00 lbs |
Wheelbase | |||
104.40 in | 101.50 in | 101.50 in | 101.50 in |
Front track | |||
60.70 " | 60.70 " | 60.70 " | 60.70 " |
Rear track | |||
60.60 " | 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 59.60 " |
Turning radius | |||
18.20 | 17.90 | 17.90 | 17.90 |
Front legroom | |||
41.20 in | 41.10 in | 41.10 in | 41.10 in |
Rear legroom | |||
38.10 in | 35.50 in | 35.50 in | 35.50 in |
Front headroom | |||
38.20 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in |
Rear headroom | |||
37.10 in | 38.10 in | 38.10 in | 38.10 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
55.20 in | 54.80 in | 54.80 in | 54.80 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53.60 in | 53.10 in | 53.10 in | 53.10 in |
Luggage volume | |||
15.50 cu.ft. | 32.80 cu.ft. | 32.80 cu.ft. | 32.80 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
15.50 cu.ft. | 66.90 cu.ft. | 66.90 cu.ft. | 66.90 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
94 cu.ft. | 92 cu.ft. | 92 cu.ft. | 92 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
Payload | |||
1166 lbs. | 975 lbs. | 970 lbs. | 997 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.30 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4344.00 lbs | 4410.00 lbs | 4410.00 lbs | – |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | – |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length | |||
182.20 in | 182.20 in | 182.20 in | 182.20 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.00 in | 70.00 in | 70.00 in | 70.00 in |
Exterior height | |||
57.20 in | 57.20 in | 57.20 in | 57.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
200 | 200 | 200 | 115 |
Torque | |||
207 | 207 | 207 | 125 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 24 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 34 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
7.50 seconds | 6.40 seconds | 6.40 seconds | 10.80 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
15.80 seconds | 15.10 seconds | 15.10 seconds | 17.80 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
89 mph | 95 mph | 95 mph | 78 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | |||
62 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph | 60 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
Curb weight | |||
3124.00 lbs | 3124.00 lbs | 3124.00 lbs | 2804.00 lbs |
Wheelbase | |||
104.40 in | 104.40 in | 104.40 in | 104.40 in |
Front track | |||
60.40 " | 60.40 " | 60.40 " | 60.70 " |
Rear track | |||
60.30 " | 60.30 " | 60.30 " | 60.60 " |
Turning radius | |||
18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 |
Front legroom | |||
41.20 in | 41.20 in | 41.20 in | 41.20 in |
Rear legroom | |||
38.10 in | 38.10 in | 38.10 in | 38.10 in |
Front headroom | |||
38.20 in | 38.20 in | 38.20 in | 38.20 in |
Rear headroom | |||
37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.10 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
55.20 in | 55.20 in | 55.20 in | 55.20 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53.60 in | 53.60 in | 53.60 in | 53.60 in |
Luggage volume | |||
15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
Payload | |||
1122 lbs. | 1122 lbs. | 1122 lbs. | 1166 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length | |||
182.20 in | 182.20 in | 182.20 in | 182.20 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.00 in | 70.00 in | 70.00 in | 70.00 in |
Exterior height | |||
57.20 in | 57.20 in | 57.20 in | 57.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
170 | 170 | 140 | 170 |
Torque | |||
177 | 177 | 236 | 177 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
23 mpg | 23 mpg | 30 mpg | 23 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
33 mpg | 33 mpg | 42 mpg | 33 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
7.70 seconds | 7.70 seconds | 9.70 seconds | 7.70 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds | 17.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
86 mph | 86 mph | 78 mph | 86 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
Slalom speed | |||
60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.25/3.64 " | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.25/3.64 " |
Curb weight | |||
3045.00 lbs | 3045.00 lbs | 3161.00 lbs | 3045.00 lbs |
Wheelbase | |||
104.40 in | 104.40 in | 104.40 in | 104.40 in |
Front track | |||
60.40 " | 60.40 " | 60.40 " | 60.40 " |
Rear track | |||
60.30 " | 60.30 " | 60.30 " | 60.30 " |
Turning radius | |||
18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 |
Front legroom | |||
41.20 in | 41.20 in | 41.20 in | 41.20 in |
Rear legroom | |||
38.10 in | 38.10 in | 38.10 in | 38.10 in |
Front headroom | |||
38.20 in | 38.20 in | 37.00 in | 38.20 in |
Rear headroom | |||
37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.00 in | 37.10 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
55.20 in | 55.20 in | 55.20 in | 55.20 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53.60 in | 53.60 in | 53.60 in | 53.60 in |
Luggage volume | |||
15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. | 15.50 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
Payload | |||
1070 lbs. | 1070 lbs. | 1076 lbs. | 1070 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length |
182.20 in |
Exterior body width |
70.00 in |
Exterior height |
57.20 in |
Horsepower |
170 |
Torque |
177 |
Fuel economy - city |
24 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway |
31 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
8.30 seconds |
1/4 mile time |
16.20 seconds |
1/4 mile speed |
85 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.90 |
Slalom speed |
62 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke |
3.25/3.64 " |
Curb weight |
3109.00 lbs |
Wheelbase |
104.40 in |
Front track |
60.40 " |
Rear track |
60.30 " |
Turning radius |
18.20 |
Front legroom |
41.20 in |
Rear legroom |
38.10 in |
Front headroom |
38.20 in |
Rear headroom |
37.10 in |
Front shoulder room |
55.20 in |
Rear shoulder room |
53.60 in |
Luggage volume |
15.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) |
15.50 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume |
94 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank |
14.50 gal. |
Payload |
1072 lbs. |
Drag coefficient |
0.30 |
Interior Features 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cargo net | |||
3783 | – | – | – |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | – |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2817 | 2821 | 2821 | 2817 |
Compass | |||
2842 | 2842 | 2842 | – |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Driver information centre | |||
2914 | 2914 | 2914 | – |
Trip computer | |||
2918 | 2918 | 2918 | – |
Water temp gauge | |||
2921 | 2921 | 2921 | – |
Lighting - glovebox | |||
2929 | 2929 | 2929 | – |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
2939 | 2939 | 2939 | – |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | – |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2817 | 2817 | 2817 | 2817 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Air conditioning, front |
2817 |
12V DC power outlet |
2 |
Seatback storage pockets |
1 |
Exterior Features 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Front tires | |||
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
15" steel | 16" steel | 16" silver aluminum | 16" silver aluminum |
Sunroof | |||
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Antenna | |||
3396 | 3396 | 3396 | 3396 |
Fog/driving lights | |||
3445 | 3445 | 3445 | – |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Front tires | |||
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
17" machined aluminum | 18" machined aluminum | 18" machined aluminum | 15" steel |
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 | – |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Antenna | |||
3396 | 3396 | 3396 | 3396 |
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 | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
16" steel | 17" machined aluminum | 16" silver aluminum | 17" machined aluminum |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Antenna |
3396 |
Door count |
4 doors |
Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
Wheels |
17" machined aluminum |
Seats 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Front seat type | |||
2993 | 2993 | 2993 | 2989 |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Lumbar support | |||
3018 | 3018 | 3018 | – |
Rear armrest | |||
3073 | 3073 | 3073 | – |
Heated front seats | |||
3030 | 3030 | – | – |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Front seat type | |||
2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Front seat type |
2993 |
Standard seating |
5 |
Front driver seat direction controls |
3002 |
Front passenger seat direction controls |
3014 |
Lumbar support |
3018 |
Front armrests |
3021 |
Front head restraints |
3026 |
Heated front seats |
3030 |
Rear seats |
3051 |
Rear armrest |
3073 |
Rear head restraints |
3080 |
Seat trim |
3103 |
Entertainment System 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
Speakers | |||
4 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | – | – |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Radio | |||
3149 | 3149 | 3149 | 3131 |
Steering wheel audio controls | |||
3192 | 3192 | 3192 | – |
Speakers | |||
6 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | – |
Navigation system | |||
3208 | – | – | – |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Radio | |||
3138 | 3149 | 3149 | 3149 |
Speakers | |||
4 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | – |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Radio |
3149 |
CD player |
3170 |
MP3 capability |
3186 |
Auxiliary input jack |
3188 |
Steering wheel audio controls |
3192 |
Speakers |
9 |
Speed-Sensitive Volume |
3196 |
Navigation system |
3208 |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility |
3213 |
Safety and Security Features 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Keyless access system | |||
3278 | – | – | – |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Airbags, frontal |
3214 |
Mechanical Features 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
Axle ratio | |||
3.93 | 3.39 | 3.87 | 3.45 |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Engine | |||
4750 | 4750 | 4750 | 4750 |
Speed sensitive steering | |||
3551 | 3551 | 3551 | – |
Axle ratio | |||
3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.93 |
Turbocharger | |||
3807 | 3807 | 3807 | – |
Locking/limited slip differential | |||
3817 | 3817 | 3817 | – |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Engine | |||
4762 | 4762 | 4750 | 4762 |
Axle ratio | |||
3.39 | 3.39 | 3.45 | 3.39 |
Speed sensitive steering | |||
3551 | – | – | – |
Turbocharger | |||
3807 | – | – | – |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Engine |
4762 |
Axle ratio |
3.50 |
Other Specs 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
S 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
SE 2.5L 4dr SportWagen |
TDI 2.0L 4dr SportWagen |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
GLI 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan |
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5100 | 5100 | 5100 | 5200 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5700 | 5700 | 4000 | 5700 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
Horsepower rpm |
5700 |
Maximum towing capacity |
2000 lbs. |