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2009 Volkswagen GLI
2009 Volkswagen Jetta

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2009 Volkswagen GLI
MSRP $29,975 - $31,375
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP $21,975 - $33,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas I5 Turbocharged Diesel I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.5L/151 2.0L/120 2.0L/121
Fuel System
FSI
SMPI TDI TSI
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
170 hp @ 5700 rpm 140 hp @ 4000 rpm 200 hp @ 5100-6100 rpm
Torque
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed automatic DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, sport mode, OD
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed automatic DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
6.8 - 10.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
4.8 - 7.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
4.8 - 10.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
978 mm
978 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
945 mm
Rear Leg Room
899 mm
899 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,349 mm
1,349 mm
Trunk Volume
501 L
501 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,554 mm
4,554 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,781 mm
Height, Overall
1,458 mm
1,458 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,492 - 1,512 kg
1,465 - 1,512 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45HR17
P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45HR17
P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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