Undeniable, but the Jetta is and always has been the sales star in Volkswagen's North American crown.
A small sedan formula that was revolutionary and was a hit with audiences when it first appeared in the 80s. Jetta was able to provide a European alternative to the more utilitarian Japanese compact cars flooding the market, and in doing so made an attempt to find a tuning subculture for the new 4-door hero coming from the Old World.
Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new 2019 Jetta, and you have to look into the history of the iconic car to understand why it became successful and in demand, even in the US. Here are the 10 most significant moments in the development of the Volkswagen Jetta:
1. More than 10 names…
It is known that the People's Car likes to name its creations after winds and currents. So there were Scirocco and other models. But with the Jetta, everything turned out exactly the opposite. This name has nothing to do with atmospheric phenomena. Moreover, his numerous names in different countries of the world, such as "Sagitar", "Clasico", "Voyage", "Fox", "Boru" (more than 10 names in total) are also not related to meteorology. The only exception is Vento, which is the name of the wind in Italian and Portuguese.
So the creators of the compact sedan decided to separate it from the general concept and endow it with a unique personality.
2. Extended Golf Concept
Where did the Jetta come from? When the small segment of the market occupied by sedans in the United States began to grow towards the end of the 1970s, Volkswagen realized that the group had nothing to offer customers except the Golf hatchback. The quick and easy solution was to take an already proven platform, tweak it and offer it as a coupe or 4-door sedan. Thus, in 1981, the MK1 Jetta was born, which, like its predecessor, was designed by Girogetto Giugiaro.
The new compact creation quickly replaced the iconic Beetle, which had held the lead in the small economy car class since the early 1950s. The decision of the People's Car engineers was so successful that the Jetta soon replaced the Golf as Volkswagen's most popular model in the United States. It is difficult to find such a significant, large-scale and rapid revolution in the history of the global automotive industry.
3. Early appearance of GLI
The first Jetta modifications were equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines. But soon, Volkswagen launched the production of models with GLI indices (grand luxury injector). For this, a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 90 hp was borrowed from the Golf. He worked in tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission. In order for such an upgrade not to damage the driving characteristics, the engineers had to redesign the platform a bit. The result is the appearance of a more than worthy car for its time.
4. MK 2 or second-generation Jetta - building on success
With American demand firmly established, Volkswagen rolled out the second generation of the compact bestseller in 1985. The new creation sold better than any other European car until its retirement after the 1992 model year. The second generation retained the main success factors:
. practicality;
. affordable price;
. economical fuel consumption.
This was especially true for the turbodiesel versions of the car, which didn't offer much in terms of performance but made fuel consumption, especially when cruising down the highway, truly ridiculous. So, just over 1.7 million MK2 Jettas were sold.
5. Jetta MK3 saves Volkswagen in America
Despite the success of the MK2, other models from the Volkswagen stable did not catch the attention of North American buyers, causing sales to plummet in the early 90s. The introduction of the Jetta MK3 in 1993, with a rounded design that was not as attractive as the previous model, still allowed Volkswagen to stay in the North American market.
The new generation Jetta also became in demand, its sales were twice that of the Golf. MK3 became the generation of diesel engines. They were also very economical, but they significantly increased in terms of dynamics and performance and caught up in these characteristics with the gasoline counterparts of that time.
6. VR6 vs 1.8T
At the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, a real battle broke out between the Volkswagen VR6 and 1.8T power units. It concerned import issues. The basis for the third generation Jetta was the 6-cylinder VR6 engine with the GLI. It had good performance and came with the advanced GLX package. This unit has become a real legend among urban racers due to the excellent ratio of power - 201 hp and torque.
The 12-valve and 24-valve VR6 engines performed well and switched from the MK3 to the MK4 Jetta at the turn of the century in 1999. However, the MK4 was also equipped with 1.8T four-cylinder turbocharged engines. Initially, he gave out 177 "horses" and 172 Nm of torque. These performance seemed inferior compared to the larger 6-cylinder engine.
But it quickly turned out that thanks to turbocharging, the power unit is able to produce more than stated by the manufacturer. Being lighter than the VR6 and less costly to upgrade, the 1.8T sparked a rivalry that raged for the next 5 years.
7 Urban Jetta
From time to time, an automaker will sell a previous model along with its redesigned 'brother' as a way to either reduce old stock or cater to a car-specific core audience. However, when Volkswagen introduced the City Jetta in 2007, it was a new milestone in the development of the automotive marketing component of the market.
With the MK5 Jetta is bigger than ever before. VW felt it needed a way to stay in touch with Canadian buyers who favor the small sedan. Therefore, the German concern again launched sales of the MK4 along with a new modification, which was called the City Jetta. The quick adaptation was made possible by the fact that the MK4 was still being built for several markets in the south (including Brazil). A similar strategy was adopted for the City Golf, with both models featuring a lower standard of equipment both inside and under the hood.
8Jetta Sportwagen
Things got even more confusing for Volkswagen Jetta fans with the introduction of the Sportwagen as a 2007 model. Initially targeted only at Canada, the Sportwagen was actually a rebadged golf wagon imported from Europe. It differed from past wagon versions of the Jetta, which were sedan versions with a long roof.
It is still doubtful and controversial that in 2011, when the Golfta Jetta Sportwagen was introduced to American buyers, the car in Canada had already received a new name - Golf Sportwagen. At the same time, the unification of the model under the Golf banner was not carried out in both countries until the car was restyled in 2015.
9. Diesel racing in the Jetta TDI Cup
Before it was revealed that EPA emissions tests for Volkswagen's turbodiesel engines were falsified, the company, on its own initiative, introduced TDI technology, which stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection. So, diesel engines began to install a direct fuel injection system and turbochargers. As part of this program, the Jetta TDI racing series was sponsored under the name Cupta Jetta TDI.
The Cup, which featured modified, urban sedans, was an affordable gateway to promote the Jetta.
The car is aimed at young drivers looking for motorsport style at an affordable price. In fact, young active people aged 16 to 26 became the audience of the compact sedan. The series ran for 3 years (2008-2010) and spawned the anniversary Jetta TDI Cup Edition, which featured a sporty body kit (but with a performance goal in mind).
10. Bigger, cheaper, better over time
The position of the current Volkswagen Jetta shook a bit when it hit the market as a 2011 model. This happened due to the fact that the developers and functionaries of the German concern decided to make the sedan even more affordable in terms of convenience and materials.
While the Jetta offered more than anything before, the less sophisticated chassis, combined with an interior trimmed in inferior materials and a crude 5-cylinder base engine, turned buyers off to the point that VW had to take emergency action a few years later. .
In 1979, the Golf model received a body with a separate luggage compartment. As a result, the new version was named Jetta. At first, a liter engine was installed on the car. In March 1984, the manufacturer introduced the second generation Jetta. Now the car has been unified with the Golf II.
It should be noted that structurally Golf, Jetta are very close to each other, so they can be attributed to the same family. The Jetta is the younger sister of the Volkswagen Golf, which was very popular in the past. This modification differed in the type of body, because it became a three-volume sedan with a luggage compartment of five hundred liters. In addition, the Jetta was distinguished by unusual headlights, a facing grille. It should be borne in mind that this modification did not become a separate model, but was only a version of the Golf. It was offered in several versions at once: with four and two doors. The first version has become more convenient, the second - more beautiful.
The prototype for the 2-door coupe, which managed to be released in a small batch, is the three-door Golf. It should be noted that this modification could not become very popular. Production was stopped in 1992.
The front suspension was independent, the rear - semi-independent spring. All wheels were connected by an axle with a special torsion effect. The car had a special front-wheel drive. 
The following engines were offered for the Volkswagen Jetta:
1.1.3-liter 60-horsepower. Subsequently, the power was reduced to 55 horsepower. The average fuel consumption was nine liters for every hundred kilometers.
2. 1.6-liter 75-horsepower engine. In this case, AI-98 gasoline was required. The average fuel consumption was ten liters per hundred kilometers.
3. 1.6 liter diesel engine. Power could be 54 or 70 turbocharged horsepower. This engine can consume an average of seven liters of diesel fuel per hundred kilometers.
On sports versions, a gasoline engine was installed, the volume of which was 1.8 liters, and the power was 90 or 112 horsepower. The average fuel consumption was eleven liters per hundred kilometers.
In the 1980s, the Volkswagen Jetta had a six-year warranty. This warranty was valid against through corrosion, if a special anti-corrosion treatment of the car was carried out every two years, there was no external damage.
In mid-1988, Volkswagen employees were able to upgrade the model. During the work, it was possible to eliminate poor visibility through the rear exterior mirrors. The fact is that before on the front doors there were pseudo-windows. In order for the view not to be blocked by frames, mirrors had to be placed almost in the middle of the doors. After restyling the model, the vents were removed, and the mirrors were moved to the corners of the window openings.
The car interior is decorated in an angular style. It is important to note that all parts are of very high quality, therefore they are designed for continuous use. The upholstery of all chairs is made of durable material that has stood the test of time.
On very many versions, front disc as well as rear drum mechanisms were installed. Rear disc brakes could only be installed on powerful machines. The Volkswagen Jetta was able to become a very popular car in the small class sedan class as a result.
For a long time, the Jetta managed to follow in the footsteps of the Golf. However, in 1993, a year after the premiere of the third generation Golf, the Jetta became the Volkswagen Vento. After the premiere of the Golf IV, Bora was introduced instead of the Vento. At this time, production of the Volkswagen Jetta was discontinued.
These days, it is very rare to see a Jetta, but at the same time, owners continue to appreciate the car for its unpretentious operation, high quality, resistance to various adverse conditions, and high wear resistance. Volkswagen Jetta can be called a high-quality and reliable car, which at the same time is cheap.
In 2005, the fifth generation Jetta was introduced. It became a replacement for the Volkswagen Bora. The world premiere took place at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The German automobile concern introduced a middle-class sedan with a name that has already been forgotten.
The new car was created on the basis of the fifth generation Golf. This car has become much larger than its predecessor. The car body has become longer by 17.8 centimeters, as a result of which its length has reached 4.55 meters. The height was 1.46 meters, and at the same time it was increased by 1.3 centimeters. The width reached 1.78 meters after being increased by 4.6 centimeters. Thanks to the increased external dimensions, the cabin has become much more spacious. As a result, passengers were able to enjoy increased comfort. The salon has become wider by 3.5 centimeters. The legroom was increased by 6.5 centimeters, the headroom of the rear passengers - by 2.4 centimeters.
What makes the Volkswagen Jetta unique? This car is not inferior to minivans, hatchbacks in terms of the level of transformation of its own interior.
Of course, a roomy interior has become a feature of the model. However, this skate turned out to be not the only one. The rear seatbacks, which are divided asymmetrically, in the folded position can open access to the luggage compartment with a flat floor. In this case, things with a length of 1.9 meters can be placed in the Volkswagen Jetta interior. In fact, this is not the limit. Each person has the opportunity to order a version that will have a front seat with a special folding backrest! Luggage capacity is 527 liters, seventy-two liters more than the Bora. The maximum load capacity is 602 kilograms, so you don't have to worry about the possible overload of the machine. In addition, it is possible to tow a trailer or a car weighing up to 1.7 tons. 
The beautiful and sporty silhouette of the Volkswagen Jetta is a reflection of its amazing driving performance. The U-shaped radiator grille and the chrome-plated side glazing edging made it possible to emphasize the special character of the car. The headlights are under one transparent glass, and the direction indicators have a modern design. All this made it possible to place the necessary aesthetic accents so that the illumination of the road was ideal. Rear and parking lights, direction indicators, brake lights were created using LED technology. What are the benefits? LED emitters outperform standard rear lights in terms of illumination.
The dashboard features amazing ergonomics! It was created according to a special intuitive principle: the instruments are at hand, and the readings can be read even at night thanks to the blue backlight.
Every passenger can enjoy comfort! This can be explained by a wide range of settings that allow you to adjust the position of seats with special lateral support.
The Volkswagen Jetta is a car that is very easy to drive. This was achieved thanks to the McPherson front suspension, multi-link rear suspension. The chassis made it possible to combine sporty performance with comfort and a high level of safety. The front axle strut has been improved, so she was able to improve the car! The steering rear axle was able to increase the controllability of the machine, which now has a high level of safety. Bora managed to borrow the front axle strut with a special lower triangular wishbone. Thanks to this equipment, passengers and the driver can enjoy amazing comfort during every trip!
Volkswagen Jetta is one of the cars with the highest level of safety. The basic equipment is equipped with six airbags. The driver's pillow can increase its own volume up to 60 liters, the front passenger airbag - up to 120 liters. Side airbags were provided for the rear passengers. The rear seat is equipped with special Isofix mounts, which are designed for child seats.
The manufacturer managed to reduce the braking distance thanks to a special system. This system, thanks to ABS, ESP, DBA, makes a serious contribution to the safety of the Jetta.
Potential buyers are offered three trim levels: Trendline, Sportline, Comfortline. Thanks to this, each person can choose the version of the car, taking into account their own preferences.
Basic equipment (Trendline) will suit those drivers who want to use the central locking with remote control, front and rear power windows, heated front seats, power mirrors with heating, ABS system, airbags for the driver and front passenger, side curtains, electric power steering, headlight washers, air conditioning, a special package "bad roads". The manufacturer also offers numerous options for an additional fee.
For Comfortline, Sportline, the manufacturer was able to offer high quality leather upholstery, a three-spoke steering wheel, which is decorated with leather and special wood inserts. These finishing materials are offered for parking brake levers, gear shifting. For two complete sets, inserts made of walnut are offered. For exclusive modifications, you can choose the decor of brushed aluminum, brushed anthracite. These materials are ideal for a beige interior.
The engine range starts with a 1.6-liter petrol engine that can develop up to 102 horsepower. It is offered with a five-speed manual transmission. As an alternative, the manufacturer offers a motor with a special FSI injection system: this 2-liter engine can develop up to 150 horsepower. A 6-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission are offered for this motor. Fans of high-torque and economical engines can choose diesel power units that are created using modern TDI technology. Among them, the 1.9 105-horsepower engine, which is equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, can be noted. In addition, a 2-liter turbodiesel engine is offered, which can develop up to 140 horsepower. It is offered with both a 6-speed manual transmission and DSG. For diesels, a special start system is provided, thanks to which the engine can be started in any weather.
Volkswagen Jetta is a reliable car with a high level of safety, perfect technical characteristics, and beautiful appearance.
History and overview of the model
The Volkswagen Jetta is a five-seater D-class sedan built on the basis of the Golf. The current sixth generation was introduced to the world in 2010. The model is made in the general style and visually resembles the Passat B7.
In 1979, Golf gets a body with a separate trunk and the modification name Jetta. The driving force of the AW car was a 1.0 liter engine.
In March 1984, a second-generation Jetta sedan appears, as unified as possible with the Golf II. Structurally, Golf and Jetta are so close that they can be considered AW cars of the same family.
Jetta became the younger sister of the then popular VW Golf and outwardly differed from it in body type (a three-volume sedan with a 500-liter trunk), the shape of the headlights, and the grille, but nevertheless it was not a separate model of Volkswagen, but represented only just a modification of the ubiquitous Golf.
It was produced in several versions: with 4 and 2 doors, the first is considered to be more convenient, the second is more attractive.
The prototype for the 2-door coupes, which were produced in a small batch, was the three-door Golf body. This modification was not very popular, and its release was discontinued in 1992.
The suspension was independent at the front, semi-independent spring at the rear, the wheels were interconnected by an axle with a torsion effect. The car had front wheel drive.
The Jetta offered a wide range of engines to choose from.
- volume of 1.3 liters, capacity of 60 liters. With. and later 55 liters. With. consuming an average of 9 liters of gasoline per 100 km
- a volume of 1.6 liters (1595 cm3), a capacity of 75 liters. With. consuming an average of 10 liters of AI-98 gasoline per 100 km
- diesel engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, a capacity of 54 or 70 liters. With. turbocharged, consuming an average of 7 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km.
Sports versions with the GTI logo were equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 90 or 112 hp. With. with gasoline injection, consuming an average of 11 liters of fuel per 100 km.
On 1980s Jetta bodies, Volkswagen gave a 6-year warranty against rust penetration, provided that anti-corrosion treatment was carried out every 2 years and there was no external damage.
In the middle of 1988, the Jetta was undergoing modernization, during which the designers eliminated a significant drawback of the model - poor visibility through the exterior rear-view mirrors. The fact is that on the front doors of the pre-styling versions there were pseudo-windows so that their frames did not block the view, the mirrors had to be placed almost in the middle of the doors. In post-styling AW cars, the windows were removed, and the mirrors were moved to the corners of the window openings.
The interior of the cabin is decorated in a slightly angular style, but at the same time all the details are German-style and durable. Seat upholstery is made of durable material that has stood the test of time with dignity.
On most versions, the braking system was equipped with front disc and rear drum mechanisms (rear disc brakes were installed only on the most powerful modifications). The car was in good demand and became one of the leaders in sales in the small class sedans sector.
For a long time, the Jetta followed in the footsteps of the Golf, but in 1993, a year after the introduction of the third series Golf, the Jetta became the new VW Vento, and after the debut of the Golf IV, the Bora replaced the Vento. The Jetta model has been discontinued.
Now it is less and less possible to meet the old Jetta on the roads, but the owners appreciate it for its unpretentiousness in maintenance, resistance to Russian operating conditions and high wear resistance. For Jetta, the glory of a cheap and strong AW car was firmly established.
In 2005, the VW Bora was replaced by a completely new fifth generation Jetta. The world premiere took place at the AW Tosalon in Los Angeles. The German concern introduced a new middle-class sedan under the name that has already been forgotten.
The car is built on the basis of the Golf V. Compared to its predecessor, the novelty has significantly increased in size. The body has become longer by 17.8 cm - now its length is 4.55 m. The height of the AW car has increased by 1.3 cm and is 1.46 m. external dimensions had a positive effect on the internal space of the AW car. The legroom has been increased by 6.5 cm, and the interior width by 3.5 cm. The space above the head of the rear passengers has become 2.4 cm more. In general, the cabin of the new Jetta is 5.4 cm longer than the Bora cabin and reaches 1.74 m.
The uniqueness of the classic Jetta sedan lies in the fact that in terms of interior transformation it is not inferior to hatchbacks and even minivans.
Undoubtedly, a roomy interior is the strong point of the new model, but far from the only one. The asymmetrically split rear seatbacks in the folded position provide access to a spacious luggage compartment with a flat floor. In this state, the cabin of the new Jetta is ready to take on board objects up to 1.9 m long. However, this is also not the limit. If desired, you can order a version with a folding backrest of the front passenger seat, which makes the use of the AW vehicle impressive. Luggage compartment capacity is 527 liters, 72 liters more than the Bora's predecessor. The maximum load capacity of the Jetta reaches 602 kg, which allows you to use the volume of the trunk without worrying about overloading the car's AW. In addition, he is able to tow a trailer or AW vehicle with a gross weight of up to 1.7 tons.
The sporty yet elegant silhouette of the Jetta reflects the impressive driving characteristics of the AW car. The evocative U-shaped radiator grille in the new Volkswagen corporate style and the chrome-plated side window frame emphasize the independent character. Combined under one transparent glass, headlights and direction indicators set aesthetic accents, providing excellent illumination of the road. The Jetta's LED taillights, parking lights, brake lights and direction indicators are built using advanced LED technology. The advantages of this technology are clear: LED emitters outperform conventional rear lights in terms of luminous intensity.
The ergonomic dashboard is built on an intuitive principle: all controls are at hand, and the instrument readings, thanks to the signature blue backlight, are perfectly readable at any time of the day. A wide range of settings for comfortable seats with lateral support will make it easy to bring the seats to a comfortable position.
The McPherson-type front suspension, combined with the new multi-link rear suspension, made the Jetta's handling, ride comfort and safety impeccable. The dynamic and safe chassis offers a synthesis of sporty performance and superior comfort. Radically improved in comparison with Bora, the front axle strut, as well as the new rear axle thruster, increase the AW car's handling, driving comfort and safety. The front axle strut with the lower triangular wishbone, borrowed from Bora, has been completely redesigned. The thruster rear axle of the new Jetta provides unsurpassed ride comfort and excellent handling of the AW car.
The new Jetta is one of the safest AW vehicles in its class. Already in the basic package includes six airbags. At the front, the system is represented by a 60-liter driver airbag and a 120-liter passenger airbag. In addition to front, side and top airbags, the new Jetta is equipped with side airbags for rear passengers. Isofix child seat mounts are built into the rear seat. At the same time, Volkswagen has developed a unique child seat - Bobsy GI Isofix Duo plus, which has adjustable backrest and seat belts. It is designed for ages from eight months to four years and weight up to 18 kg.
The powerful and stable braking system of the new Jetta provides all the necessary conditions for minimizing the braking distance. Thanks to the ABS and ESP devices with integrated braking assistant DBA (Dual Brake Assist), the system contributes to the safety of the vehicle's AW.
Three trim levels Trendline, Comfortline or Sportline allow you to create an AW car based on personal preferences.
The basic equipment (Trendline) includes: central locking with remote control, power mirrors with heating, power windows front and rear, heated front seats, ABS, airbags for the driver and passenger, side curtains, electric power steering, air conditioning, headlight washers, package " bad roads” and many more options.
As an option for the Comfortline and Sportline trim levels, Volkswagen offers high-quality leather upholstery and a multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel decorated with leather and wood. Finishes are also offered for the parking brake and shift levers. Also available for these trim levels are decorative inlays in walnut, and for exclusive versions - decor Alu-Microtec (brushed aluminum) and Microtec-Anthrazit (brushed anthracite), which look most impressive in a beige interior (Pure Beige).
The engine range of the new Volkswagen Jetta starts with a 1.6-liter petrol engine with 102 hp. which is aggregated with a 5-speed manual transmission. As an alternative, an FSI engine is offered: a 2.0-liter unit delivers 150 hp. The 2.0 FSI engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed Tiptronic AW tomato.
For adherents of high-torque, but economical power units, a diesel engine range of the latest generation is offered - created using TDI technology. This is a 105-horsepower 1.9 TDI engine, which is equipped as standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. There is an option to install the latest DSG box. Turbodiesel 2.0 TDI, 140 hp Works with both 6-speed manual transmission and DSG. It is noteworthy that both diesel engines are equipped with a progressive start system that allows you to start the engine in all weather conditions. Both engines are distinguished by excellent elasticity and efficiency.
Design for 2010 no longer uses the look of the Volkswagen Golf as a starting point and is built on its own principles. The dimensions of the new model are: length - 4.64 m, height - 1.48 m, width - 1.78 m. This combination of proportions creates a dynamic appearance of the AW car. Clarity and precision of lines, spectacular curves of surfaces under which muscles seem to play - the sedan looks classically elegant and at the same time dynamic.
In addition, designers and engineers have completely redesigned the interior design. Thanks to the length of the wheelbase (2.65 m), which has been increased along with the overall length of the AW car, the rear of the cabin has become more spacious. Soft plastics, a modern instrument cluster and the traditional style of the German brand, combined with excellent quality materials, make the interior pleasing not only to the eye, but also to the touch.
For the Russian market, the Volkswagen Jetta is available with three petrol engines ranging from 105 hp. up to 150 hp which work in combination with a manual or AW automatic gearbox (in the case of 1.4 TSI 122 hp and 150 hp engines, this is a 7-speed DSG gearbox).
base engine for zdkztmvz 1.6 liter naturally aspirated engine with distributed injection, 77 kW / 105 hp. with a maximum torque of 153 Nm at 3800 rpm. The maximum AW speed of the car with this engine and AW automatic transmission is 177 km / h, and the AW car reaches 100 km / h in 12.5 seconds after the start. Such consumes an average of 6.5 liters of fuel per 100 km.
The maximum speed of the Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4 TSI engine with a power of 90 kW/122 hp is electronically limited to 202 km/h. The AW car spends 9.8 seconds to accelerate to a speed of 100 km / h. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 6.0 liters per 100 km.
Volkswagen Jetta with 1.4 TSI turbocharged engine with 110 kW/150 hp. and the DSG gearbox consumes 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in mixed mode and accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. Maximum speed Jetta 1.4 TSI 150 hp is 215 km / h, and the maximum torque is 240 N m in the range of 1500-4500 rpm.
Volkswagen Jetta is offered in three trim levels traditional for the brand - Trendline, Comfortline and Highline (with a 150 hp engine in the last two versions).
The Trendline Volkswagen Jetta already has everything you need for pleasant trips as standard: Climatic semi-AW automatic air conditioning with anti-dust and anti-allergic air conditioning filter, CD / MP3 audio system with four speakers, travel multifunctional computer on the dashboard, power windows with AW automatic mode front and rear, power mirrors and headlight washer. Especially for Russia, all Jetta AW cars are offered with heated front seats, mirrors and washer nozzles.
In the Jetta Comfortline version, the asymmetrically folding rear seat backrest offers a practical luggage compartment for transporting long items such as skis or a snowboard. Jetta with AW automatic dual clutch transmission (DSG) is equipped with the "Hill Hold" function, which automatically holds the AW vehicle on a hill with the AW braking system.
In addition to the equipment included in the first two trim levels, the Jetta Highline version offers a three-spoke leather steering wheel with keys to control the multifunction display and audio system, AW automatic dual-zone Climatronic climate control with draft-free ventilation mode and an RCD 310 audio system with 8 speakers and a multimedia socket for external audio media, Park Pilot parking sensors with sound indication and visual display of obstacles in front and behind the car's AW on the audio system display, as well as the right outside mirror, AW automatically lowers when reversing.
The Business package is available as an option, which includes seats in Vienna leather, the RNS 510 navigation system, Bluetooth for mobile phones and storage boxes under the front seats.
It should be noted that it was specially modified and adapted for the Russian climate and road conditions. Compared to the European version, the new Jetta has reinforced shock absorbers, anti-roll bars, other suspension and body parts, which are designed to ensure its reliable operation in difficult road and climatic conditions in Russia. The galvanized body resists corrosion better.
Test drive VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Today, Europe is ruled by a new generation of proper AW cars, which are grown in VW factories. They are taut, strict in appearance and do not stand out from the crowd. Under the hood they have the right, uncritical engines, led by the most correct 2-liter diesel that is on the dark blue Jetta. This engine is an excellent compromise between low consumption of cheap diesel fuel and excellent dynamics. 9.7 seconds to hundreds on a smooth road is quite comfortable acceleration for citizens without cockroaches in their heads.
All VW managers have a high ego, they are sure that a thoroughbred VW Jetta costs about $34,000. The Korean NF cruiser or the latest Japanese Camry with a 2.4 engine, according to the Germans, are clearly under AW cars and are much cheaper.
They assemble the reference AW car with an impeccable German reputation in Mexico. I must say that in the Jetta cabin there is no smell of Mexico. Camarados do an excellent job of assembly. Tequila, apparently, does not take these brave guys.
Crap! Everything is right here! And it's not even as black and boring as in previous versions of the Golf. Soft, albeit coarse-grained (the pattern resembles the seat upholstery of Soviet AW tobuses) plastic. Metal inserts, quite comfortable climate knobs and even, like in Audi, small railings on the central tunnel. The functionality of these railings remained unsolved for me, but I have no doubt that they are functional. The car is German, where everything is subject to order, and not French with all sorts of quirks, and not English with atavisms of 100-year-old traditions.
Pleasant to the touch and in appearance, the leather of the interior seats is too warm in the sun. And this is from the frail spring sun - what will happen in July? Paying $2,500 for a frying pan that is pleasant to the touch can only be passionate lovers of a dry steam room. A three-spoke steering wheel, when it is not decorated with buttons for controlling everything and everything, is better to attach it to a gasoline cart from the early 80s, where it will be like a native. But its rim is absolutely correct and does not cause rejection.
The AW car is started with a key - at the present time, this is pure conservatism. And the first thing that gives a 140-horsepower diesel driver is noise. Tolerable, but unpleasant all the time to listen to the howl of the engine. The second is much nicer - it's rapid acceleration in second and third gear. If even at this moment to click the sound off toggle switch, which does not yet exist, then the passengers would be much more comfortable. On the other hand, the readings of the on-board computer on average fuel consumption simply warm the soul. The efficiency of the diesel engine was approximately 8.6 l / 100 km in the city and 6.4 liters - on the Moscow Ring Road. Passport data, however, is even less: 7.3 and 4.9 liters per 100 km in the indicated modes. Buy a car and turn on the brake parachute mode in your brain. Doing everything slowly and smoothly, try to reach the passport fuel consumption data. If you succeed, you can consider yourself a person with an overdeveloped sense of calm.
Despite 1400 kg of live weight, which is too much for the Golf class, Jetta accelerates well and behaves decently on the road. The car handles easily and predictably. That nondescript steering wheel is covered with leather, and is adjustable in all directions. Suspension contributes to precise control. To a driver who has moved from a BMW, it will seem unassembled and a little sloppy. Those who are accustomed to the Americans will find her harsh and restless. At high speeds on our Moscow Ring Road, and not on the European AW toban, management requires increased attention, but confidence in the behavior of the car does not disappear for a minute. In fact, the Germans took the golden mean and the most appropriate word for the Jetta suspension is the right one.
However, it is this absolute order in VW that is depressing. There is so much lack of some crazy French stuff, or the purity of Italian lines. After a day you get used to the car. After a week, you can give it to someone. Perhaps he should become as proper as this Volkswagen himself: jogging in the morning, bell work from 8 to 18, no cigars and booze, lights out at 23, sex only on Saturdays and only with his wife. Yes, then Volkswagen will do.
Why pay $34,746 at the Jetta?
1 For a representative of the correct AW car race
2 For 6th gear in gearbox
3 For leather interior ($2500)
4 For a CD changer in a beard with the ability to understand MP3 ($498)
5 For unobtrusive ESP and ASR electronic friends ($787)
6 Behind the wheel from the 80s with plugs instead of buttons
7 For a 2-liter super diesel that does not eat, but rushes
8 For rocket nozzles in the bowels of the rear lights
9 For snobbery
10 For 4 stars in a frontal impact and 5 stars in a side impact, in the AW vehicle test in the USA according to the IIHS method
Kirill Orlov
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Trying to get out of the golf class
Volkswagen Jetta is a discreet, reliable and economical AW car. But aren't all these advantages too expensive?
It so happened that for reasons beyond my control for the weekend, and indeed until the end of the year, I was left without a personal AW car. But - no tantrums, because under the windows there is a new Volkswagen Jetta: a German cocktail, the ingredients of which are fragments of almost every model of the manufacturer of the "people's AW car". So it's too early for me to buy a metro ticket.
By the way, this “German” is far from the most popular device on the Russian market (according to the official version, because of small quotas, and more likely because of the high price), it looks modest, and besides, it also has a turbodiesel. And yet, having stuffed my little things into numerous pockets, a glove box and a rather large trunk, I go to check off the list of planned tasks. I turn the key and, by a slight vibration, I feel how 140 “horses” stained with diesel fuel wake up one after another, the herd of which made the 2-liter turbodiesel rumble.
I turn my head in the cabin. Well, what can I say, a "German" is a "German", whether it's Audi or Opel, and even Volkswagen, cowardly running away from the latter and trying to get at least a little closer to the former, all the more so. The interior exactly copies the Golf hatchback, on the basis of which the Jetta is built. Luxurious, elegant, refined interior - this is not about Jetta. Everything here is strict, terribly correct, not the slightest hint of elegance and the complete absence of futurism. But the quality of the interior finishes did not let us down. Yes, and ergonomics is even nothing, you can learn to simultaneously control the radio, set the temperature of the climate control and adjust the mirrors with your eyes closed in about five seconds. But it's "German", so it's not surprising.
And after long trips, it turned out that the Jetta is very comfortable. Of course, you do not feel as if you are sitting, covered with a blanket, in front of the fireplace, but still quite at home. The body definitely enjoyed being in the saddle, although the lateral support of the supposedly sporty front seats could have been better.
But back to business. 8 am, I am at Polezhaevskaya, and in half an hour I need to be in the South Port, at the opposite end of the city. Having driven myself into a tight time frame, I immediately got the opportunity to test the vaunted turbodiesel. Maintaining engine speeds in the region of 2.5-4.5 thousand (the range where the turbine does not sleep peacefully, drooling, but forces itself to whistle and work), sticking out my tongue, I rush my Jetta along the Third Ring Road, in the still rare AW stream cars. Wow! But this turbodiesel is really good: in the “pocket” there is always a little traction left to spur the car. The more quickly I get to the final stop.
Jetta, clearly and predictably reacting to the turns of the "steering wheel", is approaching the finish line, confidently "stepping" from row to row, but still I'm a little late. In order not to lose precious seconds, I spit on the "dead" policemen, leaving them to be torn to pieces by the suspension. She does not oppose this at all and copes with her direct duty very well.
Along the way, it turns out that when storming long turns at high speed, the machine starts to get nervous, slowly but surely moving out of the “flight” trajectory. Understeer and body roll are taking their toll, accompanied by the mouse-like squeak of 17-inch tires. It is better to reduce the ardor before the next turn, since the brakes are quite informative. But there is no need to be afraid of cramps in the knees: in case of danger, the brains of the on-board computer understand that the driver has none left at all, and let the ESP system into battle. In the end, the Jetta - AW car is more like a family or business car, which does not provoke active taxiing, although with a 2-liter turbodiesel and low-profile tires it is quite appropriate here.
Having finished my business, wielding the “poker” of the six-speed “mechanics”, with proper handling of which the AW car allows you to accelerate yourself to “hundreds” in less than 10 seconds, I sail on the Jetta from the South Port. And now, after a few dozen clicks on the clutch, gas and brake pedals, I find myself at the next destination.
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During the next stop, three more people join me, two of whom are located on the back sofa. I listen, but no unflattering words and jokes about the driver, that is, no one lets go of the rear seats, although the height of each of the riders is almost 190 centimeters. Fear? Not at all. There is, of course, not enough space in the back for the whole company to go to Vladivostok without stopping and not be left disabled, but you can endure several hours of pushing in traffic jams or traveling along the roads near Moscow.
And indeed, after a 150-kilometer trip, even without “green parking”, the legs of all passengers did not lose their capacity, their backs did not numb at all, and fairly wide smiles spread on their faces. Isn't this the main assessment of the level of comfort? Yes, the seats are clean. On highways near Moscow, with an increase in speed, the force on the steering wheel increases, instilling confidence in the future and without causing concern to passengers. The suspension, in turn, swallows all the bumps and does not force you to experience a state of weightlessness on every boulder. But any asphalt ever ends, and no matter what - a cliff, an abyss or a washed out road. But even then, Jetta rolls over bumps and potholes without significant shaking until it finally gets stuck in a swamp.
What happens? Is the Jetta really that good? And then she can, and she knows how ... Not quite so. On the one hand, everything is wonderful, on the other hand, after a few days of operation, I never got attached to the AW car. I give Jetta credit for the fact that she came to my aid in a difficult moment, pleased me with her shy consumption (an average of about 7.5 liters of "diesel" per 100 kilometers), punctually in German and with the proper level of comfort delivered me where I needed to go .
Undoubtedly, the Jetta will fit perfectly into the garage of a person who measures ten times before cutting once, for whom an AW car is not a mood generator, but primarily a means of delivering the owner’s tender body from point A to point B with a stop at store C. If if you need a golf class with a sedan body, and pop "Koreans" and "Japanese" cause an acute attack of nausea, you should also take a closer look at the Jetta.
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After all, VW fans will happily part with at least $22,500. And believe me, they will not make a mistake with the choice, that's why they are fans. Although they will receive in return only a modest 1.6 engine or, as in our case, a 2-liter turbodiesel engine and some options - but for all $36,000. And this is a clear overpayment for the letters VW on the chrome-plated false radiator grille-beard of a golf-class sedan.
This is not my AW dream car that I used to draw with colored pencils as a child. Jetta tries very hard, but does everything like a maid - without emotions and warm feelings. I can't get used to this car, much less fall in love with it. Although, maybe I was not her type?
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On the verge
Yuri Nechetov
Behind the wheel №2 2006
Fu-uh! You can relax. Behind another day of polygon fuss. Putting the car in the "stall", suddenly in the twilight I see a pair of respectable dark sedans - one hefty, the other just big.
Massive sides, chrome edging around the windows, a characteristic bow - for sure, "Volkswagens". Most likely, "Phaeton" and the new "Passat".
I come closer - what the hell? "Passat" in this pair is just the one that is bigger. Is it really the second sedan ... So it is, "Jetta"! The one that only recently began to sell in Europe!
A few days later I was already walking around the car, like a cat around sour cream - I managed to get a Jetta for the first acquaintance.
ALMOST A LIMOUSINE
The Jetta's driver's seat is comfortable, with good ergonomics and huge adjustment ranges. In my place, anyone could confuse it with the Passat. The anthracite-blue, almost black sedan, and even in a rich chrome frame, looks devilishly representative. However, the chrome around the windows belongs to rich trim levels. And in terms of size, the Jetta is “on the verge”, it has grown so much that it asks for the next, D-class - with a length of 4553 mm, it is only 43 mm inferior to, say, the Opel Vectra.
However, this is in the order of things: each new model surpasses the previous one, including in size. And the novelty is based on the platform of a rather large Golf V and coincides with it in terms of base and track sizes. Naturally, it is much larger than the Bora - by as much as 177 mm in length, and by 46 and 19 mm in width and height, respectively.
A characteristic feature of Volkswagens is a speedometer with a variable division price: up to 100 km / h it is more detailed. Knowing how much more spacious the fifth Golf became in the stern, he immediately flopped into the back seat of the Jetta - by the way, quite flat and hard. That's right, there are also places with a margin - with my 180 cm, a luxurious 15 cm in front of my knees and three times less over my head. But this is if you sit like a mannequin. And a normal person strives to slide a little - so a two-meter grenadier will fit. And ahead, the adjustment ranges of comfortable, well-shaped seats are huge - in the extreme position, I barely rise above the glazing line and can hardly reach the pedals. The casing of the steering column, like that of the Golf, is massive - it hit the knee a couple of times.
Under the front seats are a pair of trays, a roomy “glove compartment” and a central box with cooling. In the hustle and bustle, I somehow did not specify what kind of engine was on this Jetta. He turned the key in the lock, the familiar icons on the instrument panel lit up, and ... suddenly he heard the characteristic roar of a cold diesel engine.
The rear seats are spacious, but the cushions are short and rather flat, and the floor tunnel is very massive. The 2.0 TDI turbodiesel with an intercooler and a variable geometry turbine impressed me a few years ago, at the presentation of the Golf V: 140 horses is great. But even better is 320 Newton meters of torque, which, not even an hour, will pull the car out from under you! In a long Polygon climb with a steepness of 4% in VI gear (!) The diesel engine managed to accelerate the Jetta from 90 to 140 km / h - the elasticity of the engine is beyond praise, so you can once again not switch to overtaking and climbs.
The compact rear suspension made it possible to obtain a huge trunk with a height of almost 600 mm and a volume of 527 liters. The back is split (60:40). “Well, are you crawling like a fly? Run it sideways so that there is dynamics in the frame! - this dynamic was given to the photographer ... I'm just trying to understand the possibilities of ESP. Here she is very delicate, not in a hurry to intervene and allows you to feel like a skilled driver - to portray a slight slide, to go through a turn with a slight skid. And only at the very edge, when you are just about to get scared, she releases the gas, gently grabs the right wheels with the brakes - and now the car is again obedient and on the right trajectory.
Manufacturer's data The test "Jetta" was in the "sportline" package - with a lowered by 15 mm and a stiffer suspension. It was not possible to feel its dignity on snow-covered asphalt, but the high level of comfort on paving stones is obvious - all bumps and shocks disappear without a trace. But the clearance of 125 mm is small: given that the protection of the engine compartment is made of plastic, you need to be careful on the ice porridge.
In addition to the sports suspension, there are six airbags and a full range of electronic systems. This is the most expensive option of those that will be delivered to Russia from February - $ 30,300 (a two-hundred-horsepower 2.0 T-FSI engine will appear later). Of the additional equipment - xenon, leather, separate climate control, heated seats, an audio system with a dozen speakers and something else - only $ 5700, up to even 36 thousand. But!
Volkswagen Jetta - CLEARLY OUTGOING THE C-CLASS. VERY NICE, BIG AND… VERY EXPENSIVE CAR.
Comfortable suspension, flexible and economical turbodiesel, rich equipment, convenient controls, spacious interior, roomy trunk.
- High price, modest ground clearance, massive floor tunnel, short and flat rear seats.
FOR THE SAME MONEY:
Volvo S40 $25,900–43,400
The compact sedan belongs to the premium segment of the market and is well equipped even in basic trim levels. Turbodiesel is not supplied to us, but gasoline engines are very powerful for this class - from 125 to 220 hp. There is also an all-wheel drive version 2.5 T5 AWD.
Ford Mondeo $21,120–35,844
A car of a larger D-class "Ford Mondeo" in the richest configuration "Gia X" with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 155 hp. costs $32,118. If you add the options installed on the test Jetta, the price will still not reach it - $33,414.
In 1979, Golf gets a body with a separate trunk and the modification name Jetta
The driving force of the car was a 1.0 liter engine.
In March 1984, a sedan appears with the name Jetta of the second generation,
Maximum unified with Golf II. Structurally, Golf and Jetta are so close that they can be considered cars of the same family. Jetta became the younger sister of the then popular VW Golf and outwardly differed from it in body type (a three-volume sedan with a 500-liter trunk), the shape of the headlights, and the grille, but nevertheless it was not a separate model of Volkswagen, but represented only just a modification of the ubiquitous Golf. It was produced in several versions: with 4 and 2 doors, the first is considered to be more convenient, the second is more attractive.
Prototype for 2-door coupe,
Which were released in a small batch, served as a three-door Golf body. This modification was not very popular, and its production was discontinued in 1992. The suspension was independent in front, semi-independent spring in the back, the wheels were interconnected by an axle with a torsion effect. The car had front wheel drive.
The Jetta offered a wide range of engines to choose from.
- a volume of 1.3 liters, a capacity of 60 liters. s., and later 55 liters. s., consuming an average of 9 liters of gasoline per 100 km
- a volume of 1.6 liters (1595 cm3), a capacity of 75 liters. s., consuming an average of 10 liters of AI-98 gasoline per 100 km
- diesel engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, a capacity of 54 or 70 liters. With. turbocharged, consuming an average of 7 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km.
Sports versions with the GTI logo were equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 90 or 112 hp. With. with petrol injection, consuming an average of 11 liters of fuel per 100 km
On the Jetta bodies of the 80s, Volkswagen gave a 6-year warranty against rust through, provided that anti-corrosion treatment was carried out every 2 years and there was no external damage. The interior of the cabin is decorated in a slightly angular style,
But at the same time, all the details are German-made high-quality and durable. Seat upholstery is made of durable material that has stood the test of time with dignity.
On most versions, the braking system was equipped with front disc and rear drum mechanisms (rear disc brakes were installed only on the most powerful modifications). The car was in good demand and became one of the leaders in sales in the small class sedans sector.
Sedans based on all generations of Golf were originally created as more prestigious models compared to 3- or 5-door hatchbacks, and therefore it was decided to give these cars their own name. The sedan based on the first and second Golf was called the Jetta. And for the most prestigious version of the third Golf, which appeared in 1992, it was also decided to come up with a different name - Vento.
By the way, in the market of both Americas, the sedan based on the third generation Golf continued to be called Jetta.
Volkswagen Vento is elegant and at the same time practical - a real find for the family. Decent capacity and good handling make the Vento attractive to both the driver and passengers. In terms of developed power, Vento is able to satisfy all tastes and satisfy any requirements. The 1.8L, 2.0 and VR6 engines run on lead-free petrol and are very economical. The independent front suspension is characterized by the use of the MacPherson linkage system and coil springs, and the geometric scheme for installing the steered wheels helps to increase the dynamic stability of the car.
The coolest versions of the Vento are designated GTI and VR6.,
Former sedans based on the Golf model (Jetta and Vento) are a thing of the past, in the fall of 1998 Volkswagen presents a worthy replacement under its own name Bora.
Bora - this is how the Italians christened the cold wind blowing from the mainland to the Adriatic in winter. The Germans remained true to their tradition of naming cars after various meteorological phenomena.
Bora, based on the Golf IV. Bora is located somewhere in the middle between the Golf and Passat models. Structurally, the Bora differs little from the corresponding Golf IV models, but the class of equipment and design of the Bora is a notch higher.
The appearance of the car resembles the larger Passat: a rounded roofline, visually highlighted wheel arches and carefully adjusted proportions of the front and rear parts, excellent detailing - all these features have become the new corporate identity of the concern.
The Jetta model has been discontinued.
In 2005, the VW Bora was replaced by a completely new fifth generation Jetta.
The world premiere took place at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The German concern introduced a new middle-class sedan under the name that has already been forgotten.
The car is based on the Golf V.
". Compared to its predecessor, the novelty has significantly increased in size. The new Jetta is one of the safest cars in its class.
Already in the basic package includes six airbags. At the front, the system is represented by a 60-liter driver airbag and a 120-liter passenger airbag. In addition to front, side and top airbags, the new Jetta is equipped with side airbags for rear passengers. Isofix child seat mounts are built into the rear seat. At the same time, Volkswagen has developed a unique child seat - Bobsy GI Isofix Duo plus, which has adjustable backrest and seat belts. It is designed for ages from eight months to four years and weight up to 18 kg.
The powerful and stable braking system of the new Jetta provides all the necessary conditions for minimizing the braking distance. Thanks to the ABS and ESP units with integrated DBA (Dual Brake Assist), the system contributes to vehicle safety.
On June 15, 2010, at Times Square in New York, Volkswagen introduced a new generation of the VW Jetta sedan.
So I decided to post the history of the VW Jetta here... .look at all the topics ... how did I not find a post related to the history of the generation)
so I apologize if there was something similar. ..)
(VW Jetta I) The history of this generation began in 1979. in 1979, the Golf received a body with a separate trunk and the modification name Jetta. The driving force of the car was a 1.0 liter engine.
The first generation served motorists for 5 years, after which the second generation VW Jetta appeared.
In March 1984, a second-generation Jetta sedan (VW Jetta II) appears, as unified as possible with the Golf II. Structurally, Golf and Jetta are so close that they can be considered cars of the same family. Jetta became the younger sister of the then popular VW Golf and outwardly differed from it in body type (a three-volume sedan with a 500-liter trunk), the shape of the headlights, and the grille, but nevertheless it was not a separate model of Volkswagen, but represented only just a modification of the ubiquitous Golf. It was produced in several versions: with 4 and 2 doors, the first is considered to be more convenient, the second is more attractive.
The Jetta offered a wide range of engines to choose from.
- a volume of 1.3 liters, a capacity of 60 liters. s., and later 55 liters. s., consuming an average of 9 liters of gasoline per 100 km
- a volume of 1.6 liters (1595 cm3), a capacity of 75 liters. s., consuming an average of 10 liters of AI-98 gasoline per 100 km
- diesel engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, a capacity of 54 or 70 liters. With. turbocharged, consuming an average of 7 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km.
Sports versions with the GTI logo were equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 90 or 112 hp. With. with petrol injection, consuming an average of 11 liters of fuel per 100 km
On 1980s Jetta bodies, Volkswagen gave a 6-year warranty against rust penetration, provided that anti-corrosion treatment was carried out every 2 years and there was no external damage.
But this modification was not very popular, and its release was discontinued in 1992....
In 1993, a year after the introduction of the third Golf series, the Jetta became the new VW Vento (VW Jetta III), and after the debut of the Golf IV, the Vento was replaced by the Bora. The Jetta model has been discontinued. but more on that below)
Third generation - Volkswagen Vento (VW Jetta III). From a technical point of view, it was practically no different from the Golf model. And yes, they are identical inside. However, the Vento was slightly larger due to a separate trunk. Thanks to this, the Vento occupied a certain intermediate position in the "Volkswagen" hierarchy between the Golf and the big Passat. In addition, many buyers felt that the Vento had a more dynamic and sporty appearance. But it's not just about looks.
Volkswagen Vento is elegant and at the same time practical - a real find for the family. Decent capacity and good handling make the Vento attractive to both the driver and passengers. In terms of developed power, Vento is able to satisfy all tastes and satisfy any requirements. The 1.8L, 2.0 and VR6 engines run on lead-free petrol and are very economical. The independent front suspension is characterized by the use of the MacPherson linkage system and coil springs, and the geometric scheme for installing the steered wheels helps to increase the dynamic stability of the car.
The coolest versions of the Vento are designated by the GTI and VR6 indices. Such cars have rich interiors, but most importantly, they have powerful engines under the hood. The GTI version until 1993 was equipped with a 2.0-liter 8-valve engine with 115 hp, and after 1993 - with a 16-valve engine of the same volume with 150 hp. (By the way, for the DTC championship, Volkswagen developed cars with a 2.0-liter engine with 208 hp).
The most optimal are gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 or 1.8 liters. The first had a power of 75 hp, and the second - 75 hp, or 90 hp. Since 1996 (that is, a year before the end of the model's release), a new 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of 100 hp has appeared under the hood. The only engine from the “golf” series that was not installed on the Vento was the weakest 1.4-liter engine with 60 hp in the range. For a sedan that claimed sportiness, this was clearly not enough.
All engines installed on the Vento are very reliable and can easily work for about 150-200 thousand km. without demanding any attention.
Fourth generation - Bora (VW Jetta IV). The model begins mass production in 1999.
Former sedans based on the Golf model (Jetta and Vento) are a thing of the past, in the fall of 1998 Volkswagen presents a worthy replacement under its own name Bora.
Bora, based on the Golf IV. Bora is located somewhere in the middle between the Golf and Passat models. Structurally, the Bora differs little from the corresponding Golf IV models, but the class of equipment and design of the Bora is a notch higher.
The appearance of the car resembles the larger Passat: a rounded roofline, visually highlighted wheel arches and carefully calibrated proportions of the front and rear parts, excellent detailing - all these features have become the new corporate identity of the concern.
The Bora impresses in every way, including the generously packaged base model. Standard equipment includes thermal glass, wide profile tyres, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and four airbags. Power steering, sectioned rear seat with integrated split armrest, height-adjustable driver's seat and electronic anti-theft engine lock.
In general, compared to the Golf, the car is more elegant, powerful and with pronounced sporting ambitions.
This model was very popular among motorists, but strangely enough, a new replacement came to Bore, already under the former name Jetta.
So the penultimate fifth generation is Jetta 5. (VW Jetta V)
In 2005, the VW Bora was replaced by a completely new fifth generation Jetta. The world premiere took place at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The German concern introduced a new middle-class sedan under the name that has already been forgotten.
The car is built on the basis of the Golf V. Compared to its predecessor, the novelty has significantly increased in size. The body has become longer by 17.8 cm - now its length is 4.55 m. The height of the car has increased by 1.3 cm and is 1.46 m. The Jetta added 4.6 cm in width and reached 1.78 m. dimensions had a positive effect on the interior of the car. The legroom has been increased by 6.5 cm, and the interior width by 3.5 cm. The space above the head of the rear passengers has become 2.4 cm more. In general, the cabin of the new Jetta is 5.4 cm longer than the Bora cabin and reaches 1.74 m.
The new Jetta is one of the safest cars in its class. Already in the basic package includes six airbags. At the front, the system is represented by a 60-liter driver airbag and a 120-liter passenger airbag. In addition to front, side and top airbags, the new Jetta is equipped with side airbags for rear passengers. Isofix child seat mounts are built into the rear seat. At the same time, Volkswagen has developed a unique child seat - Bobsy GI Isofix Duo plus, which has adjustable backrest and seat belts. It is designed for ages from eight months to four years and weight up to 18 kg.
The powerful and stable braking system of the new Jetta provides all the necessary conditions for minimizing the braking distance. Thanks to the ABS and ESP units with integrated DBA (Dual Brake Assist), the system contributes to vehicle safety.
The three trim levels Trendline, Comfortline or Sportline let you tailor your vehicle to your personal preferences.
The basic equipment (Trendline) includes: central locking with remote control, power mirrors with heating, power windows front and rear, heated front seats, ABS, airbags for the driver and passenger, side curtains, electric power steering, air conditioning, headlight washers, package and many more options.
As an option for the Comfortline and Sportline trim levels, Volkswagen offers high-quality leather upholstery and a multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel decorated with leather and wood. Finishes are also offered for the parking brake and shift levers. Also available for these trim levels are decorative inlays in walnut, and for exclusive versions - decor Alu-Microtec (brushed aluminum) and Microtec-Anthrazit (brushed anthracite), which look most impressive in a beige interior (Pure Beige).
The engine range of the new Volkswagen Jetta starts with a 1.6-liter petrol engine with 102 hp, which is aggregated with a 5-speed manual transmission. As an alternative, an FSI engine is offered: a 2.0-liter unit delivers 150 hp. The 2.0 FSI engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic.
For adherents of high-torque, but economical power units, a diesel engine range of the latest generation is offered - created using TDI technology. This is a 105-horsepower 1.9 TDI engine, which is equipped as standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. There is an option to install the latest DSG box. Turbodiesel 2.0 TDI, 140 hp, works with both a 6-speed manual transmission and DSG. It is noteworthy that both diesel engines are equipped with a progressive start system that allows you to start the engine in all weather conditions. Both engines are distinguished by excellent elasticity and efficiency.
Volkswagen Jetta V is a stylish, modern and reliable car.
In 2010, VW introduced the sixth generation Jetta (VW Jetta VI).
The sixth generation Volkswagen Jetta was unveiled on June 15 at Times Square in New York. While the Jetta's design is minimal, it doesn't share the same components as the VW Golf it used to.
The Jetta is based on the NCC concept seen at NAIAS in January. The sixth generation Jetta is much longer than its predecessor and has a wider wheelbase. The dimensions of the car are 4.64 m long, 1.78 m wide, 1.45 m high, the wheelbase is 2650 mm. Compared to the NCC, the Jetta is leaner and the body lines are smoother.
The increased size favorably affected the space inside the cabin - rear passengers will receive 7.5% more free space. The front of the car now has a spoiler. The radiator grille has also changed, which has become narrower and longer, and the headlights, which have become narrower.
Four engine options will be available in the US: a new 138bhp 2.0-litre TDI with 320Nm of torque, a new 114bhp petrol engine, a 2.5-litre 168bhp TSI and a 2.0-litre 197bhp TSI. The TSI engines will power the Jetta GLI models, which will only go on sale in 2011. Each turbocharged engine will come with six-speed DSG gearboxes, although the buyer can choose a manual transmission.
Surprisingly, the all-new Jetta starts at $15,995 in the US - $1,740 less than the previous generation model. but in Russia everything is exactly the opposite ...
official prices have not yet been announced and not published .. but from some sources, at the moment, it is known that this model will cost from $ 18/19,000 (not a provable price ... because they have not yet begun to be released in Russia) but other sources say that the price will be from $15/16,000... let's wait and see =))
