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Jetta (1979)

The Jetta made its first appearance in 1979 in the sharp-edged design of the time. The Jetta was based on the technology of the Golf I, but featured rectangular headlights and a trunk with a capacity of 510 liters. The 81 kW / 110 PS Jetta GLI with the DNA of the Golf GTI was launched in mid-1980. This was followed in 1984 by the Jetta II based on the Golf II which had been introduced in 1983; the size of the Jetta‘s trunk had grown to a monumental 550 liters. Subsequent generations were marketed in Europe as the Vento and Bora, while the Jetta name continued to be used in overseas markets. It was only in 2005 that the sedan became available in Europe as the Jetta V. Especially in the USA and China, this model enjoys considerable success year after year. Including all derivatives, 20 million units of the Jetta have been sold throughout the world to date.

Press releases

  • 09/01/14
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    The new Jetta - Key aspects

    Ten key facts on the world premiere of the new Jetta: 1. Front and rear of the Jetta have been redesigned. 2. The Jetta features a completely re-developed 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel (110 kW / 150 PS) that meets the most stringent emissions standards in the world. 3. Fuel economy of all engine versions was further reduced based on a 10 percent improvement in aerodynamics and a reduction in rolling resistance. 4. New: Blind Spot Detection alleviates the blind spot. 5. New: Rear Traffic Alert makes backing out of parking spaces safer. 6. New: Front Assist warns the driver to avoid collisions with vehicles ahead. 7. New: Bi-xenon headlights feature dynamic cornering light. 8. Crash behavior was optimized in IIHS Small Overlap Test. 9. New in the interior: Instruments, steering wheels, upholstery, accents. 10. New Jetta in Germany now has more exclusive range of features (two lines: "Jetta" and "Jetta Hybrid")
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  • 04/14/14
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    World premiere in New York: Volkswagen presents the best Jetta ever

    Ten key facts on the world premiere of the new Jetta: 1. Front and rear of the Jetta have been redesigned. 2. The Jetta features a completely re-developed 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel (110 kW / 150 PS) that meets the most stringent emissions standards in the world. 3. New 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel is extremely fuel-efficient and economical with 37 mpg (combined). 4. Fuel economy of all engine versions was further reduced based on a 10 percent improvement in aerodynamics and a reduction in rolling resistance. 5. New: Blind Spot Detection alleviates the blind spot. 6. New: Rear Traffic Alert makes backing out of parking spaces safer. 7. New: Front Assist warns the driver to avoid collisions with vehicles ahead. 8. New: Bi-xenon headlights feature dynamic cornering light. 9. Crash behavior was optimized in IIHS Small Overlap Test. 10. New in the interior: Instruments, steering wheels, upholstery, accents.
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  • 01/13/11
    Models

    To the Point: Debut in Europe: New Jetta causes a stir in the saloon world

    Volkswagen has reconceptualised, restyled and redimensioned the Jetta - a car that has been successful on all continents (over 9.6 million units sold). Now measuring 4.64 metres in length (+ 9.0 cm) it is closing the gap between the Golf (4.20 metres) and Passat (4.77 metres) more precisely in Europe. Visually, the new Jetta has also fully separated itself from the compact class best-seller, the Golf; as a result, this saloon is as independent as an Eos or a Tiguan.
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The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Starting on September 1st 2018, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced by the WLTP in stages. Owing to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured according to the WLTP will, in many cases, be higher than those measured according to the NEDC. For further information on the differences between the WLTP and NEDC, please visit www.volkswagen.de/wltp.

We are currently still required by law to state the NEDC figures. In the case of new vehicles which have been type-approved according to the WLTP, the NEDC figures are derived from the WLTP data. It is possible to specify the WLTP figures voluntarily in addition until such time as this is required by law. In cases where the NEDC figures are specified as value ranges, these do not refer to a particular individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the sales offering. They are intended exclusively as a means of comparison between different vehicle types. Additional equipment and accessories (e.g. add-on parts, different tyre formats, etc.) may change the relevant vehicle parameters, such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, and, in conjunction with weather and traffic conditions and individual driving style, may affect fuel consumption, electrical power consumption, CO2 emissions and the performance figures for the vehicle.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the “Guide on the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new passenger car models”, which is available free of charge at all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de.