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2002 Volkswagen Jetta Overview

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GL
Avg. Price: $5,493
GL TDI
Avg. Price: $6,950
GL TDi Wagon
GL Wagon
Avg. Price: $4,864
GLI VR6
Avg. Price: $6,584
GLS
Avg. Price: $5,676
GLS 1.8T
Avg. Price: $5,788
GLS 1.8T Wagon
Avg. Price: $4,685
GLS TDi
Avg. Price: $7,636
GLS TDi Wagon
Avg. Price: $8,495
GLS VR6
Avg. Price: $6,148
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Volkswagen Mark 4 Jetta 1.8t Is The Right Car For All by David
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Fun And Powerful...maybe Too Powerful For A Front Wheel Drive by Spencer
 — Very nice, every option you could think of mirrors and seats that change to the key your using, rain sensing wipers, passenger mirror that changes when shift into reverse, even heated windshield washe... Read More
The One And Only Jetta E.l.i. by Elias
 — This is a 2002 VW Jetta 1.8T. As you can see its based off the 2004 GLI but with a twist. Has custom molded GLI bumpers, sideskirts, and lights. Performance as of right now it has 215whp and 260ft-lb ... Read More

2002 Volkswagen Jetta Overview

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta

For 2002, Volkswagen greatly expanded it lineup of Jetta wagons, which had been introduced a year earlier. The Jetta wagon was now available with a turbocharged 1.8T four-cylinder engine, which generated 180 horsepower (up 30 hp from the previous year), as well as a 90-horsepower, 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel with the TDI (turbo direct injection) feature.

Jetta wagons were also available with the base 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter four cylinder engine and a 174-horsepower V6. Later in the model year, horsepower for the V6 was upped to 200.

On the sedan side, the high-end Jetta GLX V6 was equipped with a new five-speed automatic transmission with the Tiptronic feature, which enabled drivers to shift manually depending on driving conditions. A five-speed manual transmission was standard for the other Jetta sedans and wagons, while a four-speed automatic was available as an option.

For the sedans as well as the wagons, standard features included air conditioning, power door locks, power steering, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, and an anti-theft alarm system. Higher-end models added such features as traction control, power windows, and a CD player. The GLX wagons and sedans added wood trim, heated front seats, leather seats, and a sunroof.

Finally, in an effort to meet head-on lingering complaints about the build quality of its Jetta models, Volkswagen effectively doubled the length of its bumper-to-bumper warranty, from two years/24,000 miles to four years/50,000 miles.

Drivers appreciated the Jetta's handling, safety features, power, and sportiness. However, some drivers noted that the car still had quality-control issues requiring expensive repairs. The transmission and electrical system were noted by some drivers as being particularly troublesome. Perhaps that extended warranty wasn't such a bad idea after all

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Volkswagen Jetta Questions

Gary Danforth Jr
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What Engine Comes In A 02 Jetta Gls Tdi

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jettaman317
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My Radio Is Stuck On Phone On My )@ Vw Jetta-how Do I Get Rid Of This So I ...

im trying to get me radio back to normal and its stuck on "PHONE" it wont let me get it back to workingn order

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MElliott
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Car Has A Very Hard Time Starting When It's Wet Outside

2002 VW Jetta My car sputters only upon starting when it's raining or has been very damp outside. I had the wires and plugs replaced about two yrs ago. That helped a lot, but did not solve the problem...

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jettaman317
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I Want To Know If I Can Replace My Tention Roller For Timing Belt With A Di...

want to know if i can replace my timing belt tension roller for a different tensioner,would this work?

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carleen
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I Do Turn The Raido Off When Leaving The Car..and It Only Happens In Summer...

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