2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Trims and Specs

Need a lot of stuff hauled in a decently priced, agile, well-equipped, good looking family-oriented wagon? Look no further than the base 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S. This 5-passenger, 5-door compact wagon boasts nearly 67 cubic feet of cargo space with the split-folding rear seats down, while featuring a pass-through rear center-folding armrest, fold-flat front passenger seat and under-floor rear storage bin besides. Not only that, but this Golf-inspired wagon sports standard 16-inch steel wheels, a roof rack, cloth upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front seats, and front and rear floor mats to go along with telescoping tilt-wheel steering and cruise control. And that’s not all. Remote power door locks, power windows and heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors join with standard air conditioning, an 8-speaker, single-CD-player audio system and Bluetooth hands-free communications technology to round out this feature-heavy base trim. Options, meantime, include carpeted front and rear floor mats, a rear spoiler, uniquely Jetta splash guards and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Powering the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2012 Jetta SportWagen S is the standard 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder engine (I5) that puts out 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque when mated with the new-for-2012 6-speed manual transmission. Mileage with the 6-speed stick is estimated at 23 mpg city/33 highway, while a 6-speed shiftable auto-manual transmission with sport mode is also available for this base trim, with mileage in the range of 24/31.

Standard safety features in the 2012 SportWagen S include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and a front head-restraint whiplash protection system. Additional safety items include daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a remote antitheft alarm and a post-collision safety system.

Some amped-up cabin and appearance amenities distinguish the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE from its lesser sibling. This 5-passenger, 5-door compact wagon boasts nearly 67 cubic feet of cargo area with the rear seats folded, a rear sub-floor storage bin, a rear pass-through folding center armrest, folding front passenger-side seatback, 16-inch alloy wheels and a roof rack, just for starters. Then there’s standard leatherette upholstery and heated power-adjustable front seats, while a leather steering wheel and leather-trimmed shift knob present some added posh. Cruise control, meantime, as well as remote power door locks, power windows and heated outside mirrors, air conditioning and telescoping tilt-wheel steering round out the list of convenience features. Entertainment in the top-shelf SE comes from a 6-CD changer with 10 speakers, satellite radio, auxiliary iPod integration, a memory card slot and a USB connection. Finally, standard Bluetooth hands-free technology joins with phone pre-wiring for hassle-free communications capability. Options include 17- or 18-inch upgraded wheels, carpeted floor mats, a rear spoiler and a protection kit.

As with its S sibling, the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2012 Jetta Sportwagen SE sports the 170-hp 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder (I5) powerplant. Only the well-wrought 6-speed shiftable auto-manual transmission with its driver- selectable sport mode is offered in this high-end trim, with mileage estimated at 24 mpg city/31 highway.

Standard safety equipment in the 2012 Sportwagen SE includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Additionally, the SE boasts standard daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm.

Throw a potent and economical turbodiesel into what’s already a pretty good car, and behold the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI. This 5-passenger, 5-door compact wagon boasts a sporty drive, yet doesn’t skimp on ride comfort, and nearly 67 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded make it surprisingly utilitarian. Standard exterior amenities include 16-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack and heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors, while the cabin sports such standards as leatherette upholstery, a leather steering wheel, heated, power-adjustable front seats with a fold-flat passenger-side seatback, rear pass-through center folding armrest and a leather-trimmed shift knob. Remote power door locks, power windows, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control and air conditioning round out the comfort and convenience goodies in this little wagon, with an MP3-capable 6-CD changer with 10 speakers providing tunes. The audio system is further bolstered by satellite radio, a USB connection and a memory card slot. Bluetooth hands-free technology and phone pre-wiring top off the list of standard features, with splash guards, upgraded 17- and 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler and carpeted front and rear floor mats all available.

The star of the 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI show is a 140-hp 2.0-liter direct-injected turbodiesel inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant that mates with the standard 6-speed manual transmission for 236 lb-ft of torque. Mileage estimates for the 6-speed stick shift are 30 mpg city/42 highway, and there’s a nifty DSG 6-speed shiftable auto-manual transmission available that’s fun to play with, but drops mileage to 29/39. Be advised that all Sportwagen trims, including the 2012 TDI, are front-wheel drive (FWD) only.

Standard safety features in the 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Further peace of mind is provided by, among other things, standard daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm.

In its curious tradition of allowing options to dictate trim labels, Volkswagen installs a power glass sunroof in its 2012 Jetta Sportwagen SE to beget the SE w/Sunroof sub-trim. Nevertheless, this pleasantly sporty 5-passenger, 5-door compact wagon packs a lot of cargo space (66.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded) and performance into its sunlit self. Then there are the standard 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rack and power-adjustable heated mirrors also adorning the exterior, with leatherette upholstery, a leather steering wheel and leather-trimmed shift knob adding some cabin posh. Further interior amenities include a pass-through folding rear arm rest, heated, power-adjustable front seats with fold-flat front passenger seatback, power windows, remote power door locks, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering, all complemented by standard air conditioning and extra storage in a bin located beneath the cargo bay. Entertainment is provided complements of an MP3-compatible 6-CD changer with 10 speakers, satellite radio, a memory card slot and a USB connection. Bluetooth hands-free communications technology and phone pre-wiring are also standard. Options, meantime, include carpeted floor mats, Jetta-style splash guards, upgraded 17- or 18-inch wheels and a rear spoiler.

Standard power for the front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) 2012 Jetta Sportwagen SE w/Sunroof is a 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder (I5) engine good for 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Mileage, meanwhile, is estimated at 23 mpg city/33 highway.

Standard safety equipment in the 2012 Jetta Sportwagen SE w/Sunroof includes 4-wheel antilock braking (ABS), as well as the usual traction and stability control. Occupant protection is handled by front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and a front head-restraint whiplash protection system. Daytime running lights, meantime, as well as a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm, among other things, round out the collection of this nifty wagon’s award-winning safety features.

The drive will be sun-splashed and airy in the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof. It’ll also be quicker more economical with the standard direct-injected 2.0-liter turbodiesel inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant and standard 6-speed manual transmission pounding out 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque at an estimated 30 mpg city/42 highway. A DSG 6-speed shiftable auto-manual transmission is additionally available for the TDI w/Sunroof, though mileage drops to an estimated 29/39.

Complementing the standard power glass sunroof in VW’s 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof are 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack and heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors. On the inside, this sporty wagon boasts 66.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seatbacks folded, a sub-floor storage bin in the rear, heated, power-adjustable front seats with the traditional fold-flat front passenger seatback, leatherette upholstery, rear pass-through folding center armrest, a leather steering wheel and leather-trimmed shifter for a sniff of luxury. Such further standard goodies as telescoping tilt-wheel steering, power windows, remote power door locks, cruise control and air conditioning also grace this little turbocharged wagon. Entertainment comes via an MP3-compatible 6-CD changer with 10 speakers, satellite radio, a memory card slot and a USB connection, while phone pre-wiring and Bluetooth hands-free technology handle communications on the road. Options, meantime, consist of carpeted floor mats, upgraded 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and splash guards.

The list of standard safety features in the 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof begins with 4-wheel antilock braking (ABS) and traction and stability control. It continues with front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and a front head-restraint whiplash protection system. This impressive list also includes daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a remote antitheft alarm and a post-collision safety system.

Have Volkswagen throw a navigation system in the dash and mount a sunroof in, well, the roof, then get ready to admire the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof and Navigation. This 5-door, 5-passenger compact wagon additionally boasts nearly 67 cubic feet of cargo area, a rear sub-floor storage bin, nifty handling, a pleasant, if not plush ride, and a potent yet economical turbocharged diesel engine. In addition to the power glass sunroof, standard exterior goodies include 17-inch alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable mirrors and a roof rack. Inside, pampering begins with standard heated power-adjustable front seats and leatherette upholstery, a leather steering wheel and a leather trimmed shifter knob. Further standard cabin features include a fold-flat front passenger seatback, pass-through folding rear center armrest, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control and air conditioning. Entertainment in this sun-splashed hauler is provided by the standard single-CD player with its ten speakers, satellite radio, memory card slot and USB connection. Of course, Bluetooth hands-free communications gear is also standard, as is phone pre-wiring. The TDI w/Sunroof and Navigation is eligible for such optional trinkets as upgraded 17- and18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and carpeted floor mats front and rear, not to mention custom splash guards.

The 140-hp direct-injected 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline 4-cylinder engine (I4) powering the 2012 TDI w/Sunroof and Navigation mates with a standard 6-speed manual transmission for an impressive 236 lb-ft of torque. Expect 30 mpg city/42 highway with the nifty stick shift, while an available 6-speed shiftable auto-manual transmission is fun to play with, but drops mileage to 29/39.

Standard safety features in the 2012 Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof and Navigation include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head-restraint whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags. Further standard safety equipment includes turn-signal-integrated mirrors, daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm.