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Volkswagen Jetta VII (facelift 2024) GLI 2.0 TSI (228 Hp) DSG
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Volkswagen Jetta:
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the firm's Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.
The Jetta has been offered in two- and four-door saloon / sedan and sometimes as five-door wagon / estate versions. Since the original version in 1980, the car has grown in size and power with each generation. By mid-2011, almost 10 million Jettas have been produced and sold all over the world. As of April 2014, Volkswagen marketed over 14 million, becoming its top selling model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VII (facelift 2024) Overview:
Volkswagen Jetta (VII (facelift 2024)). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1502 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
GLI 2.0 TSI (228 Hp) DSG Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Combining the powerful 2.0 TSI with the rapid-shifting DSG transmission, this variant offers exhilarating performance and convenience, often resulting in quicker acceleration times.
Fuel Economy
Slightly less fuel-efficient than its manual counterpart, but still competitive for a performance-focused compact, offering a good balance of power and practicality.
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
3 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 26 discussions
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging and powerful GLI variant
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy from the 1.5 TSI engine
- • Refreshed styling and updated technology in facelift
- • Solid ride quality suitable for long journeys
Cons:
- • Base engine can feel underpowered for some drivers
- • Interior material quality could be improved compared to some rivals
- • No all-wheel-drive option available
- • Non-GLI trims offer less dynamic handling
- • Conservative styling might not appeal to all
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII: March, 2019 - November, 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Jetta |
| Generation: | VII (facelift 2024) |
| Modification (Engine): | GLI 2.0 TSI (228 Hp) DSG |
| Start of production: | September, 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 228 Hp @ 5000-6700 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 114.9 Hp/l [43mm more] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1700-4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA888 / DKFA More details about the engine EA888 / DKFA |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Audi Valvelift System |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.3 kg/Nm, 233 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1502 |
| Max. weight: | 1980 |
| Max load: | 478 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 399 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 15.3° |
| Length: | 4747 mm mm [43mm more] |
| Width: | 1799 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [12mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2681 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm |
| Front track: | 1539 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1548 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 131 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 14.5° |
| Departure angle: | 16.3° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DSG |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 340x30 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 300x12 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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