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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Specs

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Trim 4 Dr GL Sedan4 Dr GLS Sedan4 Dr GLX VR6 Sedan4 Dr GT Sedan
Original MSRP $14,570 $16,920 $20,930 $14,965
Invoice $13,219 $15,318 $19,312 $13,628
Engine     
2.0L 115 hp I4 Std. Std. - Std.
2.8L 172 hp V6 - - Std. -
Horsepower (@rpm) 115 @ 5200 115 @ 5200 172 115 @ 5200
Torque (@rpm) 122 @ 2600 122 @ 2600 177 122 @ 2600
Displacement (cc) 1984 1984 2792 1984
Bore X Stroke 3.25 X 3.65 3.25 X 3.65 3.19 X 3.56 3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive: Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
   - City/Highway (mpg) 22 / 29 22 / 29 18 / 24 22 / 29
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A N/A
5-Speed Manual Overdrive: Std. Std. Std. Std.
   - City/Highway (mpg) 24 / 31 24 / 31 19 / 25 24 / 31
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior     
Max. Seating 5 5 5 5
Front Legroom (in) 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3
Back Legroom (in) 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Exterior     
Wheelbase 97.4 97.4 97.4 97.4
Length (in) 173.4 173.4 173.4 173.4
Height (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
Amenities     
Sunroof/Moonroof Opt. Opt. Std. Opt.
Air Conditioning Opt. Std. Std. Opt.
Leather Seats Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Power Seats Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Power Windows N/A Std. Std. N/A
Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std. Std.
Navigation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stereo N/A Cassette Player Cassette Player N/A
Safety     
Front Airbags Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Side Airbags Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Side Curtain Airbags N/A N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes Opt. Opt. Std. Opt.
Payload/Towing     
Trunk/Cargo (cu ft) 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Std/Max. Payload (lb) 1015 / 1015 933 / 933 916 / 916 1015 / 1015
Std/Max. Towing (lb) 2000 / 2000 2000 / 2000 2000 / 2000 2000 / 2000
Fuel Capacity     
Tank Size (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5
 
Trim 4 Dr Jazz Sedan4 Dr TDi Turbodiesel Sedan4 Dr Trek Sedan
Original MSRP $15,370 $15,745 $15,530
Invoice $14,048 $14,499 $14,214
Engine    
1.9L 90 hp I4 - Std. -
2.0L 115 hp I4 Std. - Std.
Horsepower (@rpm) 115 @ 5200 90 @ 3750 115 @ 5200
Torque (@rpm) 122 @ 2600 155 @ 1900 122 @ 2600
Displacement (cc) 1984 1896 1984
Bore X Stroke 3.25 X 3.65 3.13 X 3.76 3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.5:1 10.0:1
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive: Opt. Opt. Opt.
   - City/Highway (mpg) 22 / 29 N/A / N/A 22 / 29
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A
5-Speed Manual Overdrive: Std. Std. Std.
   - City/Highway (mpg) 24 / 31 40 / 49 24 / 31
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A
Interior    
Max. Seating 5 5 5
Front Legroom (in) 42.3 42.3 42.3
Back Legroom (in) 31.5 31.5 31.5
Exterior    
Wheelbase 97.4 97.4 97.4
Length (in) 173.4 173.4 173.4
Height (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1
Amenities    
Sunroof/Moonroof Opt. Opt. Opt.
Air Conditioning Opt. Opt. Opt.
Leather Seats Opt. Opt. Opt.
Power Seats Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Power Windows N/A N/A Opt.
Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.
Navigation N/A N/A N/A
Stereo Cassette Player, CD Player N/A N/A
Safety    
Front Airbags Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Side Airbags Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Side Curtain Airbags N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes Opt. Opt. Opt.
Payload/Towing    
Trunk/Cargo (cu ft) 15.0 15.0 15.0
Std/Max. Payload (lb) 1015 / 1015 1007 / 1007 1015 / 1015
Std/Max. Towing (lb) 2000 / 2000 N/A / N/A 2000 / 2000
Fuel Capacity    
Tank Size (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5
 
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