Compare 2015 Volkswagen Jetta specifications by trim levels
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Jetta is a 5-seat Sedan from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $16,215 to $29,280, the Volkswagen Jetta faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Volkswagen Jetta boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 33 to 42 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.00mm x 182.20mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
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Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 104.4 in
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MPG: 24 city/34 hwy
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0-60 mph: 10.9 sec
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Engine: 2.0L I-4
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 2836 lbs
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Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 15.5 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 182.2 x 70 x 57.2
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen Jetta is offered in 10 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Jetta safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volkswagen Jetta specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Sedan
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 2.0L I-4,1.8L I-4 SOHC
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Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
210 hp @ 5300 -
Torque 125 lb-ft. –
236 lb-ft. -
Transmission 5-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.5 - 10.9 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.6 - 17.8 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 182.2 in
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Width 70 in
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Height 57.2 in
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Wheelbase 104.4 in
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Curb Weight 2836 lbs
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GVWR 4101 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Turning radius 18.2 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 94
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 14.5 gal
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City 23 - 30 mpg
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Combined 29 - 37 mpg
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Highway 33 - 42 mpg
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Highway range 478.5 - 609 mi
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 115 @ 5,200 rpm | 115 @ 5,200 rpm | 170 @ 6,200 rpm | 170 @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 125 @ 4,000 rpm | 125 @ 4,000 rpm | 184 @ 1,500 rpm | 184 @ 1,500 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 17.8 seconds | 17.8 seconds | 16.4 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 78 mph | 78 mph | 82 mph | 82 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .8 | .8 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.25/3.31 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2,836 lbs. | 2,836 lbs. | 3,021 lbs. | 3,021 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4,101 lbs. | 4,101 lbs. | 4,212 lbs. | 4,212 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 60.7 " | 60.7 " | 60.4 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 60.6 " | 60.6 " | 60.3 " | 60.3 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.2 " in | 38.2 " in | 38.2 " in | 38.2 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.1 " in | 37.1 " in | 37.1 " in | 37.1 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1,151 lbs. | 1,151 lbs. | 1,078 lbs. | 1,091 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .30 | .30 | .30 | .30 |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 @ 6,200 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 184 @ 1,500 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 36 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.7 seconds | 16.9 seconds | 16.9 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 81 mph | 80 mph | 80 mph | 80 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .9 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 62 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.31 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.19/3.76 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3,074 lbs. | 3,162 lbs. | 3,162 lbs. | 3,162 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4,278 lbs. | 4,256 lbs. | 4,256 lbs. | 4,256 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 60.4 " | 60.4 " | 60.4 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 60.3 " | 60.3 " | 60.3 " | 60.3 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.2 " in | 37.0 " in | 37.0 " in | 37.0 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.1 " in | 37.0 " in | 37.0 " in | 37.0 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1,098 lbs. | 1,089 lbs. | 1,089 lbs. | 1,089 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .30 | .30 | .30 | .30 |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |
| 182.2 " in | 182.2 " in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 70.0 " in | 70.0 " in |
| Exterior height | |
| 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in |
| Horsepower | |
| 210 @ 5,300 rpm | 210 @ 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | |
| 207 @ 1,700 rpm | 207 @ 1,700 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |
| 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |
| 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 15.6 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 88 mph | 88 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 62 mph | 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 3,131 lbs. | 3,131 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 4,344 lbs. | 4,344 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |
| 104.4 " in | 104.4 " in |
| Front track | |
| 60.1 " | 60.1 " |
| Rear track | |
| 60.4 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning radius | |
| 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Front legroom | |
| 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in |
| Front headroom | |
| 38.2 " in | 38.2 " in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 37.1 " in | 37.1 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 55.2 " in | 55.2 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 53.6 " in | 53.6 " in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 15.5 cu.ft. | 15.5 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |
| 94 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Payload | |
| 1,125 lbs. | 1,125 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |
| .30 | .30 |
Interior Features
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | leather |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| Climatic manual | Climatic manual | Climatic manual | – |
| Floor mats | |||
| rubber front and rear | rubber front and rear | carpeted front and rear | – |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | – | – |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| dual zone Climatronic automatic | Climatic manual | Climatic manual | dual zone Climatronic automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| leather | urethane | leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | rubber front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| leather | urethane | leather | leather |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| dual zone Climatronic automatic | dual zone Climatronic automatic |
| Clock | |
| in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |
| leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |
| mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |
| full | full |
| Floor mats | |
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |
| power | power |
| Rear windows | |
| power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |
| analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |
| fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |
| day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release | |
| power | power |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 1 | 1 |
| Steering wheel material | |
| leather | leather |
Exterior Features
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black | black | black | black |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual manual | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Front tires | |||
| P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 15" steel | 15" steel | 16" silver aluminum | 17" machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | – |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | – | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – | – |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black w/chrome accents | black | black w/chrome accents | black w/chrome accents |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | – | – |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Front tires | |||
| P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" silver aluminum | 16" steel | 16" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |
| window grid | window grid |
| Body material | |
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |
| black w/chrome accents | black w/chrome accents |
| Fog/driving lights | |
| front | front |
| Door count | |
| 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |
| trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | |
| light | light |
| Rear window type | |
| fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |
| dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |
| P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |
| 18" machined aluminum | 18" machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |
| full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
Seats
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | cloth | cloth | V-Tex leatherette |
| Front armrests | |||
| center sliding | center sliding | center sliding | – |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – |
| Rear armrest | |||
| with pass-thru | with pass-thru | – | – |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |||
| sport | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way power | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | driver | – |
| Front armrests | |||
| center sliding | center sliding | center sliding | center sliding |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest | |||
| with pass-thru | with pass-thru | with pass-thru | – |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| V-Tex leatherette | cloth | V-Tex leatherette | V-Tex leatherette |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |
| sport | sport |
| Standard seating | |
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |
| 6-way power | 6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |
| 6-way | 6-way |
| Lumbar support | |
| driver | driver |
| Front armrests | |
| center sliding | center sliding |
| Front head restraints | |
| adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | |
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest | |
| with pass-thru | with pass-thru |
| Rear head restraints | |
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |
| V-Tex leatherette | V-Tex leatherette |
Entertainment System
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |||
| radio prep | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 9 Fender | 6 | 6 | 9 Fender |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |
| in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |
| 9 Fender | 9 Fender |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | – |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| Car-Net | Car-Net | – | – |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| Car-Net | Car-Net | Car-Net | – |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |
| front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| front | front |
| Headlights | |
| halogen | high intensity low/high beam |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |
| Car-Net | Car-Net |
Mechanical Features
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |||
| 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| SOHC | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.39 | 3.39 |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | – |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | – | – |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |||
| 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| Tiptronic | – | – | – |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |
| 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |
| DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |
| front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |
| stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |
| sport | sport |
| Front suspension type | |
| strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |
| multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Transmission | |
| 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.94 | 3.94 |
| Turbocharger | |
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan |
2.0L S 4dr Sedan |
1.8T SE 4dr Sedan |
1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI S 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SE w/Connectivity 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6200 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
2.0T GLI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0T GLI SEL 4dr Sedan |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 5300 | 5300 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |