Compare 2009 Volkswagen Jetta - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,345 | $17,455 | $17,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,138 | $16,085 | $16,865 |
| Destination | $700 | $710 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | 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 | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| 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 | 6 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 | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, 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 | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | 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, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (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) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| 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 | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Lip |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/50VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| 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 | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 4.29 | 4.39 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.3 " | 177.3 " | 181.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 69.0 " | 69.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.4 " | 56.5 " | 64.2 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 140 @ 6,300 Rpm | 153 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm | 148 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.8 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 90 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.19/3.44 " | 3.44/3.70 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,230 Lbs. | 2,687 Lbs. | 3,417 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,608 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,094 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 106.3 " | 108.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 59.0 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 60.2 " | 59.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 5.5 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.2 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 34.6 " | 35.2 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 30.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 39.4 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.4 " | 39.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 37.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 51.9 " | 52.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.0 " | 58.3 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 40.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 53.7 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.1 " | 52.4 " | 55.6 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 49.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | marginal | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
