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2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$26,245 - $30,745Starting MSRP



Deep Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
28 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2020 Jetta is available in five trim levels. They include S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium and R-Line. All trims share the same 1.4L turbo-charged inline four-cylinder engine producing 184 foot-pounds of torque at a mere 1400 RPM. Horsepower is...
What’s new in the 2020 model?
After a major redesign last year, the Jetta returns for 2020 without too many changes. VW has added a few new features to some of the trim levels, ...

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Exterior
Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/121
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 228 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 258 @ 1700
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: VZ
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.40
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.75
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.77
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.93
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.70
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.90
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.17
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.64
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3217
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/45HR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 105.6
Length, Overall (in): 185.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.8
Height, Overall (in): 56.8
Track Width, Front (in): 60.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.4
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5
Trunk Volume (ft³): 14.1
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 94.7
Front Head Room (in): 38.5
Front Leg Room (in): 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Second Head Room (in): 37.2
Second Leg Room (in): 37.4
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.4
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$30,745
Invoice
$29,515
Description
2.0 L/121, 228 @ 5000, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
25 MPG
Hwy
32 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Description
2.0 L/121, 228 @ 5000, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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