Compare 2008 Volkswagen Jetta - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $22,900 | $16,960 | $15,615 |
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Invoice | $21,664 | $15,631 | $14,131 |
Destination | $650 | $670 | $660 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Manual |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Urethane |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver | N/A |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Speakers | 10 Performance | 4 | 6 |
Amplifier | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | 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 |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Wing |
Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65SR15.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 15" Steel |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Torsion Beam |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.88 | 4.29 | 3.94 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 179.3 " | 176.7 " | 178.3 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 69.0 " | 66.9 " |
Exterior Height | 57.4 " | 56.5 " | 58.5 " |
Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
Horsepower | 170 @ 5,700 Rpm | 140 @ 6,300 Rpm | 126 @ 6,000 Rpm |
Torque | 177 @ 4,250 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm | 122 @ 4,200 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 37 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 90 Mph | 83 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.19/3.44 " | 3.11/3.60 " |
Curb Weight | 3,285 Lbs. | 2,685 Lbs. | 2,550 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,585 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,105 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 106.3 " | 102.4 " |
Front Track | 60.6 " | 59.0 " | 58.3 " |
Rear Track | 59.8 " | 60.2 " | 57.5 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 18.1 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .30 |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.2 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 34.6 " | 35.4 " |
Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 39.4 " | 39.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.4 " | 37.1 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 51.9 " | 51.9 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.0 " | 46.2 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 53.7 " | 53.1 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.1 " | 52.4 " | 53.5 " |
Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 13.6 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 13.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | marginal | good | poor |
Chest | good | good | good |
Driver Torso | good | acceptable | marginal |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | acceptable |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | poor |
Overall Front | good | good | good |
Overall Side | good | good | poor |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | poor |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | acceptable |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
Right Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
Head/Neck | good | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | marginal | good | poor |