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1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL specs & colors

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1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Showing the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sdn GL Auto (CA/NE)

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Slate Blue

Gray

Packages

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  • base vehicle

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  • -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
  • air cond

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  • -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
  • air cond
  • cruise control
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Starting MSRP

  • -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
  • air cond
  • cruise control

OPTION PKG 4 CODE

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Starting MSRP

  • -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
  • air cond
  • cruise control

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Specifications

EPA Classification Compact
Front Wheel Size 14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size 14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size N/A in
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Engine Type Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 MPG
Cruising Range - City 319.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 22 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 406.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.44
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.53
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion-Beam
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2679 lbs
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume 87.5 ft³
Front Head Room 39.2 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 53.8 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room 37.3 in
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Second Shoulder Room 52.8 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Length, Overall 173.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Height, Overall 56.1 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume 15.0 ft³
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
Variable intermittent wipers Standard
Child safety rear door locks Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges Standard
Front passenger seatback pocket Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Interior light w/time delay & reading light Standard
Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes (vented front) Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
TLEV (Transitional Low Emissions Vehicle) concept Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjustment & emergency locking retractors Standard
Fixed mast antenna Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Digital clock Standard
Velour seat fabric Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Dual black remote mirrors Standard
Fully reclining front seats w/adjustable headrests Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
Passenger assist handles Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine Standard
City 22/hwy 28 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Center console-inc: 2-front/1-rear beverage holders, rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, rear ashtray Standard
14" x 6.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
70 amp alternator Standard
Euro style halogen headlamps Standard
Center rear lap belt Standard
Body-color front/rear 5-MPH bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Sound system prep-inc: wiring for antenna & 8-speakers Standard
Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/light Standard
4-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission Standard
Front/rear door storage pockets Standard
Body-color body-side molding Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Black door handles Standard
Body-color 3-bar grille Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Lockable folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Dual tone horn Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: selective unlocking at front doors Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard

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