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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Base 4dr Manual SE w/Convenience

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact Cars
23 (2011) mpg city / 33 (2011) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact Cars
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
94.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3018
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
23 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
33 (2011)
Engine Type:
Gas I5
Displacement:
2.5L/151
Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
170 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
177 @ 4250
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Torsion Beam
Front Tire Size:
205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size:
205/55HR16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.5
Wheelbase (in):
104.4
Length, Overall (in):
182.2
Trunk Volume (ft³):
15.7
Advanced Technical Data
Number of Passenger Doors:
4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
6 (2011)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
26 (2011)
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.78
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.27
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.87
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.66
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.60
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.38
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
7.2 (2011)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
8.9
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.4
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.3 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
9.1 x 1.3
Front Head Room (in):
38.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
55.2
Second Head Room (in):
37.1
Second Leg Room (in):
38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.0
Height, Overall (in):
57.2
Track Width, Front (in):
60.4
Track Width, Rear (in):
60.3
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.5


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