The four-door Jetta sedan is available in three renamed trim levels, S, SE and SEL. All Jetta trims come standard with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine generating 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque, and a five-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic is standard on the SEL trim level, and optional on the other two trims. Jettas come standard with many safety features including front side-impact air bags, curtain/head air bags, anti-lock brakes and traction control. Stability control is standard on SE and SEL trims, optional on the S trim. Also for 2008, Volkswagen has shuffled, deleted, and added many features in conjunction with the new trim naming convention.
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Jetta
2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta
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2008 S 4dr Sedan
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2008 S 4dr Sedan
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2008 S 4dr Sedan
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2008 SE 4dr Sedan
Price: - From $19,850
2008 Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan
Price: - From $20,875
2008 SEL 4dr Sedan
Price: - From $22,900
Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-5 / 170 HP / 177 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
21 / 29 / 25 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.5L I-5 / 170 HP / 177 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 21 / 29 / 25 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $55 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 179.3 " |
Exterior Width | 70.1 " |
Exterior Height | 57.4 " |
Front Headroom | 38.5 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.2 " |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.1 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,230 Lbs. / 3,285 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 102 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Steel / 16.0 " Silver Aluminum / 17.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Front Body-colored With Chrome Insert |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | Wing / Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | Rear Side-impact Airbag |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front / Front And Rear |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer Iii |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months |
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