Volkswagen Jetta Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

Volkswagen's Jetta sedan resides in a strange limbo between the brand's Golf hatch and the larger Passat, and its relatively soft sales reflect this positioning.

It didn't arrive here officially until 2005 in its fifth generation guise; the Mk3 version was sold as a Vento, and Mk4 as the Bora.

The sixth generation - each version marries up with the Golf's life cycles - launched locally in 2011, with the range receiving a makeover in 2015. This update saw the debut of a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, derived from the previous generation Golf GTI that made 155kW.

Overview

Likes

Stylish

Big boot

Good value

Dislikes

Euro plastics under Aus UV

Stiff competition from rivals

DSG reliability concern

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Volkswagen Jetta FAQs

Can a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta run on 95 octane or run on E10?

All Australian-delivered, fuel-injected Volkswagens built after 1986 can run successfully on E10 petrol. Most E10 petrol in Australia has an octane rating of 94RON, and that’s the lowest you’d want to go. Back in the day, VW said the Jetta was better off with 95RON ULP and was not able to use the standard 91RON stuff that many cars could/can use.

What used car should I buy?

The newest car in the best condition with the fewest kilometres and the best record of service is normally the best. All are good cars and all should give you good reliable service, but using the above the Peugeot 308 would seem to be the best choice for you.

How to fix the radio in my 2017 Voklswagen Jetta

Take it to a car radio specialist and have them check it. They should be able to tell if it’s the antenna that’s the problem.

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Volkswagen Jetta Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Volkswagen Jetta varies based on the trim level you choose. for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L — 6 SP AUTO	Price from: —	Price to: —
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $7,700	Price to: $18,260
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $6,820	Price to: $16,720
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $6,050	Price to: $14,190
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $2,310	Price to: $14,410

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Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1778x4744 mm	Ground Clearance: 137 mm
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1778x4744 mm	Ground Clearance: 137 mm
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1778x4744 mm	Ground Clearance: 137 mm
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1778x4744 mm	Ground Clearance: 137 mm
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1778x4744 mm	Ground Clearance: 122 mm

Year

Body Type

Height x Width x Length

Ground Clearance

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 6.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x17 in
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 6.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x17 in
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 6.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x16 in

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.2L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: —	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.2L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.2L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.2L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.2L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1400kg	Braked Capacity to: 1400kg
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1400kg	Braked Capacity to: 1400kg
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1400kg	Braked Capacity to: 1400kg
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1400kg	Braked Capacity to: 1400kg
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1400kg	Braked Capacity to: 1400kg

Volkswagen Jetta Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

Volkswagen Jetta Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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