2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Manual Base
- $15,515
- 4dr Auto Base
- $16,615
- 4dr Manual S
- $16,645
- 4dr Auto S
- $17,745
- 4dr Manual S w/Sunroof
- $17,795
- 4dr Manual SE PZEV
- $18,725
- 4dr Manual SE
- $18,725
- 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof
- $18,895
- 4dr Auto SE PZEV
- $19,825
- 4dr Auto SE
- $19,825
- 4dr Manual SE w/Convenience
- $20,075
- 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience
- $21,175
- 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience PZEV
- $21,175
- 4dr Manual SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV
- $21,415
- 4dr Manual SE w/Convenience & Sunroof
- $21,415
- 4dr Manual SEL *Ltd Avail*
- $22,295
- 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV
- $22,515
- 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience & Sunroof
- $22,515
- 4dr Manual TDI
- $22,775
- 4dr Auto SEL *Ltd Avail*
- $23,395
- 4dr Manual SEL w/Sunroof
- $23,445
- 4dr Manual SEL w/Sunroof PZEV
- $23,445
- 4dr Sdn Man
- $23,745
- 4dr DSG TDI
- $23,875
- 4dr Manual TDI w/Premium
- $24,215
- 4dr Auto SEL w/Sunroof
- $24,545
- 4dr Auto SEL w/Premium & Sunroof
- $24,805
- 4dr Sdn DSG
- $24,845
- 4dr DSG TDI w/Premium
- $25,315
- 4dr Manual TDI w/Premium & Nav
- $25,345
- 4dr Sdn Man Autobahn
- $25,795
- 4dr DSG TDI w/Premium & Nav
- $26,445
- 4dr Sdn Man Autobahn w/Nav
- $26,695
- 4dr Sdn DSG Autobahn
- $26,895
- 4dr Sdn DSG Autobahn w/Nav
- $27,795
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Titan Black
Palm Tree Green
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 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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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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177 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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170 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5L/151
Displacement
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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38 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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38 in
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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182 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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60 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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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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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Not Available
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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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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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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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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