Volkswagen Jetta A2
The Volkswagen Jetta A2 (1984–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the United States.
Model codes: Typ 16 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,270 mm |
| Width | – | 1,600 mm |
| Height | – | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,400 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 805 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368–481 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,180–2,464 L EPA | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | – | 142 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | 17.2 s |
| Torque | – | 82 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
177 complaints for model years 1984–1992. 12 crashes · 9 fires · 14 injuries
- Engine 27
- Visibility and wipers 25
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 18 versions of the Volkswagen Jetta A2
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United States 18 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992(DSL,TRBO) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA | 192 g/km |
| 1985–1992(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1988–1992(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22–25 MPG (9.4–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 221–251 g/km |
| 1990–1992(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1989–1991(NO-CAT) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 186 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS), SIL | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–26 MPG (9.0–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 212–240 g/km |
| 1986(DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), SIL | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 186 g/km |
| 1986(NO-CAT), SIL | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA | 181 g/km |
| 1985(DSL,TRBO), SIL | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 186 g/km |
| 1985SIL | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA | 181 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | – | 35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA | 181 g/km |
| 1984(DSL,TRBO) · (DSL,TRBO) CA model | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | – | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 186 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) CA model | 1.6 L | Diesel | 4-speed manual | – | 37 MPG (6.4 L/100 km) EPA | 171 g/km |
| 1984(DSL,TRBO) CA model | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | – | 33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA | 192 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.7 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–221 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.