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2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI specs & colors

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
$22,775
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Titan Black
Palm Tree Green

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Turbocharged Diesel I4
Engine Type
30 City / 42 Hwy
MPG
140 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

10.7 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.3 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

236 @ 1750-2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
140 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0L/120
Displacement
Turbocharged Diesel I4
Engine Type
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
30 City / 42 Hwy
MPG
9.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

92 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
37 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
104 in
Wheelbase
182 in
Length, Overall
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
57 in
Height, Overall
60 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Rear
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
16 ft³
Trunk Volume

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,161 lbs
Base Curb Weight
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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