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2009 Volkswagen Jetta
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP $21,975 - $33,200
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2008 Honda Civic
MSRP $16,990 - $26,680
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I5 Turbocharged Diesel I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4
Displacement
2.5L/151 2.0L/120 2.0L/121
1.8L/110 2.0L/122 1.3L/82
Fuel System
SMPI TDI TSI
TBD PGM-FI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5700 rpm 140 hp @ 4000 rpm 200 hp @ 5100-6100 rpm
140 hp @ 6300 rpm 197 hp @ 7800 rpm 93@6300/110@6000
Torque
177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm
128 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 139 ft-lb @ 6100 rpm 89@4500/123@1000-2500
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed automatic DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed manual transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/lock-up torque converter, grade logic control Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
6.8 - 10.7 L/100 km
4.7 - 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.8 - 7.2 L/100 km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.8 - 10.7 L/100 km
4.3 - 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
46.6 - 50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
978 mm
861 - 1,001 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,072 - 1,085 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,361 - 1,369 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
881 - 950 mm
Rear Leg Room
899 mm
770 - 879 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,349 mm
1,323 - 1,331 mm
Trunk Volume
501 L
328 - 340 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,649 - 2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,554 mm
4,440 - 4,488 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,750 - 1,753 mm
Height, Overall
1,458 mm
1,359 - 1,435 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
147 - 155 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,465 - 1,512 kg
1,178 - 1,341 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15
P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15
P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P215/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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