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Volkswagen Jetta VII GLI 2.0 TSI (228 Hp)
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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 Overview:
Volkswagen Jetta (VII). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1459 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.
The Volkswagen Jetta VII was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it achieved high safety ratings in North American tests, including a 'Top Safety Pick' from the IIHS and a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA.
GLI 2.0 TSI (228 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers strong, engaging performance with quick acceleration, providing a genuinely sporty driving experience for a compact sedan.
Fuel Economy
Offers decent fuel economy for a performance-oriented engine, though naturally higher than the 1.4 TSI, balancing power with reasonable consumption.
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
4.4 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 19 discussions
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and ample rear legroom for its class
- • Comfortable and composed ride quality
- • Efficient 1.4 TSI engine offers great fuel economy
- • Potent GLI 2.0 TSI engine provides strong performance
- • User-friendly infotainment system
- • Large trunk space for a compact sedan
Cons:
- • Non-GLI models use a less sophisticated torsion beam rear suspension
- • Interior materials can feel less premium compared to some rivals
- • Some road and engine noise at higher speeds
- • Limited engine options outside of the 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI GLI
- • No all-wheel-drive option available
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII (facelift 2021): August, 2021 - September, 2024).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Jetta |
| Generation: | VII |
| Modification (Engine): | GLI 2.0 TSI (228 Hp) |
| Start of production: | March, 2019 |
| End of production: | November, 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 228 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 115 Hp/l [43mm less] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA888 /DKFA More details about the engine EA888 /DKFA |
| Engine displacement: | 1983 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC-VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.7 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: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.4 kg/Hp, 156.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1459 |
| Max. weight: | 1950 |
| Max load: | 491 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 399 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4704 mm mm [43mm less] |
| Width: | 1798 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Height: | 1443 mm mm [28mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2682 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1534 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 127 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 340 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 300 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 coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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