2008 Volkswagen Jetta S specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Man S PZEV
- $16,990
- 4dr Man S
- $16,990
- 4dr Auto S PZEV
- $18,065
- 4dr Auto S
- $18,065
- 4dr Man SE
- $19,850
- 4dr Man SE PZEV
- $19,850
- 4dr Man Wolfsburg PZEV
- $20,875
- 4dr Man Wolfsburg
- $20,875
- 4dr Auto SE PZEV
- $20,925
- 4dr Auto SE
- $20,925
- 4dr DSG Wolfsburg PZEV
- $21,950
- 4dr DSG Wolfsburg
- $21,950
- 4dr Auto SEL
- $22,900
- 4dr Auto SEL PZEV
- $22,900
- 4dr Sdn Man *Ltd Avail*
- $24,300
- 4dr Sdn Man *Late Avail*
- $24,300
- 4dr Sdn DSG *Late Avail*
- $25,375
- 4dr Sdn DSG *Ltd Avail*
- $25,375
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sand / Cream Beige
Sand Beige
Anthracite
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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170 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 X 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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2.5L/151
Displacement
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170 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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177 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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102 in
Wheelbase
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179 in
Length, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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