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VW Jetta Wagon - Engine Specs
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
Automatic
15.3
8.9

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