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Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SEL

General information

ModelVolkswagen Jetta 2.5 SEL
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power172.00 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1274 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1490 kg (3,284.9 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4560 mm (179.5 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD22865
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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