2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
MSRP
$28,575
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact Cars
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
6.7
energuide estimate - hwy
4.6
engine type
Turbocharged Diesel I4
displacement
2.0L/120
sae net horsepower @ rpm
140 @ 4000
sae net torque @ rpm
236 @ 1750-2500
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
55
wheelbase
101.5
length, overall
179.3
width, max w/o mirrors
70.1
height, overall
57.4
trunk volume
17.7
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3132
Passenger Volume
88.3
Base Curb Weight
3239
Cruising Range - City
1929.84
Cruising Range - Hwy
2810.85
Fuel System
DI
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.90
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.91
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.12/3.04
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.7
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x 0.5
Front Head Room
38.5
Front Leg Room
41.2
Front Shoulder Room
54.8
Second Head Room
37.2
Second Leg Room
35.4
Second Shoulder Room
53.1
Track Width, Front
60.6
Track Width, Rear
59.8
Min Ground Clearance
5.4
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Nothing much changes for the Jetta for 2010, other than ‘losing’ its wagon to the new Golf line. The wagon is available with a 170-hp 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine and the option of VW’s excellent 140-hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, with a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG transmission. Also, the GTI’s 200-hp 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine can be optioned as well. The interior is well laid out, and it’s comfortable for five passengers.

 

Pros

Solid, German engineering

Cons

Pricey

Reviews and Articles

REVIEWS: ROAD TEST ~ 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI
Carguide Editorial, Carguide Canada April 21 2010 at 08:00 AM