2007 Used Volkswagen Jetta

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

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2007 Used Volkswagen Jetta

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It's easy to understand the appeal of the Volkswagen Jetta. Designed and engineered in Germany, the Jetta offers some of the same strengths and design values as much more expensive European luxury sedans yet its base price falls into what we used to call economy car territory.

For 2007, the Jetta's appeal should increase substantially. In addition to minor updates such as a new tire pressure monitoring system and an auxiliary audio input jack for iPods and the like, Volkswagen has dropped the price of its most popular car by $1,400. The new Jetta sedan starts at $16,490, without a significant reduction in standard equipment.

At that price, the Jetta is a compelling buy. Even the base model is well equipped, fun to drive and economical to operate. Its 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine is pleasantly robust, with a broad power curve and a raspy sound, and delivers an EPA-estimated 22/30 miles per gallon City/Highway. Inside, the Jetta is roomy and nicely finished, and its trunk is larger than many sedans costing $25,000 or more. Going up the model line, the Jetta only gets better.

The Jetta 2.0T starts about $4,500 higher, but its high-tech turbocharged engine is a blast to drive, with either the standard six-speed manual transmission or the trick Direct Shift Gearbox automatic. The 2.0T can be loaded with almost as many features as a luxury sedan, and the line-topping GLI is a sports sedan true to the German tradition. Of course, if you drive a loaded GLI away from your local Volkswagen dealership, you'll have paid close to double the base model's price, nearly $31,000 before tax.

Regardless of engine or equipment level, the Jetta is responsive around town and comfortable on long trips. It snicks through corners and carves through curves precisely, but rides quite comfortably.

The Jetta was redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up midway through the 2005 model year, and it still seems fresh. This one is larger than previous-generation models, and Volkswagen's attention to detail, particularly inside, is convincing. The driver enjoys excellent visibility and ease of operation, with logical controls and instruments, and even the base model offers a full array of safety features. Finish quality is good, inside and out. We find the styling more pleasant than exciting.

If you like the idea of a solid sedan with European flair, the Jetta is the best deal in town.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 2.5 2.0T GLI
City mpg 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) 
Highway mpg 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) 
*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Fuel tank 14.5 gal. (55 L)  

Engineering

Engine
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Type2.5L DOHC 20 valve I-5 engine with variable valve control, SMPI2.0L DOHC 20 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with variable valve control, fuel straight injection (FSI) 
Bore 3.25 " (82 mm)  
Stroke 3.65 " (93 mm)  
Displacement 151 cu.in. (2,480 cm^3)121 cu.in. (1,984 cm^3) 
Compression ratio 9.5:110.3:1 
Horsepower 150HP @ 5,000RPM200HP @ 5,500RPM 
Maximum torque 170lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM (231Nm @ 3,750RPM)207lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM (281Nm @ 1,800RPM) 
Fuel requirement Regular unleaded (recommended)Premium unleaded (recommended) 
Engine management / ignition system Electronic  
Performance
 2.5 2.0T GLI
0-60 mph 8.2 seconds (estimated)8.2 seconds (estimated)8.2 seconds (estimated)
Engine Design
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Arrangement Front mounted, transverse  
Cylinder block Cast iron  
Cylinder head Aluminum  
Valve train DOHC  
Fuel / air supply Sequential MPIDirect gasoline injection 
Emissions ULEV II, Tier 2 Bin 5  
Electrical System
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Alternator - Amps 140  
Battery - Ah 60  
Drivetrain
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Drivetrain Front-wheel  
Transmission 5-speed manual6-speed manual 
Transmission gear ratios:1 
1st 3.783.36 
2nd 2.122.09 
3rd 1.361.47 
4th 1.031.1 
5th 0.841.11 
6th 00.93 
Reverse 3.63.99 
Steering
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Type Electric power-assist, rack and pinion  
Turning radius 17.9 ' (5.46 m)  
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Body material Fully galvanized steel  
Front suspensionindependent, strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar  
Rear suspensionindependent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar  
Service brakes4-wheel disc with front vented discs  
Anti lock braking system 4-wheel, 3-channel  
Wheels6.5 x 16" steel with full wheel covers6.5 x 16" silver alloy7 x 17" silver alloy
TiresP205/55HR16 BSW AS P225/45WR17 BSW performance
Drag coefficient 0.310.33 

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
 2.5 2.0T GLI
EPA classCompact  
Seating capacity 5  
Passenger volume 91 cu.ft. (2,577 L)  
Cargo volume 16 cu.ft. (453 L)  
Head room (front / rear) 38.5/37.2 " (978/945 mm)  
Shoulder room (front / rear) 54.8/53.1 " (1,392/1,349 mm)  
Leg room (front / rear) 41.2/35.4 " (1,046/899 mm)  
Exterior Dimensions
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Wheelbase 101.5 " (2,578 mm)  
Front track 60.6 " (1,539 mm)  
Rear track 59.8 " (1,519 mm)  
Length 179.3 " (4,554 mm)  
Width 70.1 " (1,781 mm)  
Height 57.4 " (1,458 mm)  
Ground clearance 5.4 " (137 mm)  
Weights
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Unloaded curb weight 3,230 lbs. (1,465 kg)3,259 lbs. (1,478 kg)3,290 lbs. (1,492 kg)
Payload 1,094 lbs. (496 kg)1,032 lbs. (468 kg)955 lbs. (433 kg)

Standard Features

Exterior
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Doors 
Four doors SSS
Body color door handles SSS
Grille 
Chrome SS-
Black --S
Lights, Front/Rear 
Halogen aero-composite headlightsSS-
Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam projector beam headlights--S
Front fog/driving --S
Daytime running lights SSS
Lights on warning SSS
Center high mounted stop light SSS
Mirrors 
Body color mirrors SSS
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinkerSSS
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsSSS
Moldings/Panels 
Body color front bumper SSS
Body color rear bumper SSS
Black side window moldings S-S
Chrome side window moldings OS-
Fully galvanized steel body SSS
Exhaust 
Stainless steel SSS
Chrome tailpipe exhaust tips OOO
Wheels 
6.5 x 16" steel with full wheel coversS--
6.5 x 16" silver alloyOS-
7 x 17" silver alloyOOS
7.5 x 18" machined alloy--O
Wheel locks -SS
Tires 
205/55R16 H ASSS-
225/45R17 W performance--S
Wipers 
Variable intermittent wipers SSS
Heated wiper jets OOO
Interior
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Air Conditioning 
Climatic manual Air Conditioning SSS
Climatic Climatronic automatic Air Conditioning OOO
Dual zone front OOO
Air filter SSS
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSS
Panic alarm SSS
Security system SSS
Cruise Control 
Cruise Control SSS
Cupholders 
Front cupholders SSS
Rear cupholders OSS
Defroster 
Electric rear window defroster SSS
Heated exterior mirrors SSS
Instrument Cluster 
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, exterior temperatureSS-
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperature--S
PRND in IP OOO
Compass OOS
Systems monitor OOS
Tire pressure monitor SSS
Low coolant warning SSS
Brake fluid warning SSS
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSS
Integrated key/remote SSS
Valet key SSS
Lighting 
Front reading lightsSSS
Fading dome light SSS
Illuminated entry SSS
Luggage compartment light SSS
4 door entry lights SSS
Variable IP lighting SSS
Locks 
Power locking system with selective unlocking SSS
Auto locking feature SSS
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door buttonSSS
Child safety rear door locks SSS
Mirrors, Interior 
Driver visor includes illuminated mirrorSSS
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirrorSSS
Day-night rearview mirrorSSS
Power Outlets 
2 12V DC power outlet(s) SSS
1 AC power outlet(s) OOO
Radio/Audio 
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, MP3 decoder, auxiliary input jackS--
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite radioO--
MP3 removed, auxiliary input jack removedOO-
Console mounted 6-disc remote CD, MP3 removedOOO
6-disc CD changerO--
Auxiliary input jack removedOOO
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite radio, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, auxiliary input jack-S-
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite radio, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, auxiliary input jack, Steering Wheel audio controls--S
Radio data system OSS
External memory control OOO
Amplifier OOO
Integrated roof antenna S--
Window grid antenna OSS
Navigation system OOO
Restraints* 
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsSSS
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbagsSSS
Side Curtain Protection(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags SSS
Airbag occupancy sensor SSS
Rear side-impact airbags OOO
Front height adjustable seatbelts SSS
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners SSS
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners OOO
Rear center 3 point seatbelt SSS
Anti-whiplash front head restraints SSS
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances.
  Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age
Seating, Front 
6-way driver seat with manual lumbar supportSSS
6-way passenger seat with manual lumbar supportSSS
Front center armrest SSS
Front driver and passenger heatable seats OOO
Seating, Rear 
60-40 folding seats SSS
Adjustable head restraints SSS
Center armrest with pass-through OSS
Armrest storage OSS
Steering Wheel 
Plastic/vinyl Steering Wheel SS-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel OOS
Sport Steering Wheel --S
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSSS
Upholstery 
Premium cloth seating material S-S
Leather seating material OOO
V-Tex seating material OS-
Windows 
Power windows SSS
Front and rear one-touch open and close featureSSS
Light tinted windows SSS
Technical
 2.5 2.0T GLI
Brakes 
4-wheel disc with front vented discsSSS
4-wheel ABS SSS
Panic brake assist SSS
Engine 
2.5L 5 cylinder, in-line DOHC, SMPI, 150hp, 170lb.-ft. torqueS--
2.0L 4 cylinder, in-line DOHC, direct gasoline injection, intercooled turbo, 200hp, 207lb.-ft. torque-SS
Side Protection 
Anti-intrusion side door beams SSS
Steering 
Speed-sensing, electric power-assist, rack and pinionSSS
Suspension 
Front independent strut with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSS
Rear independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSS
Traction Control 
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR) SSS
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) SSS
Transmission 
5-speed manualS--
6-speed automaticO--
6-speed manual-SS
6-speed DSG automatic with Tiptronic-OO
Sequential shift control Steering Wheel paddles OOO
Fuel Tank 
14.5 gal. capacity SSS
Original New Car Limited Warranty* 
48 months basic warranty SSS
50000 miles basic warranty SSS
60 months powertrain warranty SSS
60000 miles powertrain warranty SSS
144 months corrosion perforation warranty SSS
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty SSS
48 months roadside assistance warranty SSS
Unlimited miles roadside assistance warranty SSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.