2012 Volkswagen Jetta review
Volkswagen Jetta highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 29 highway, 26 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The Jetta is available in a variety of new trims, including the GLI, GLI Autobahn, and SEL Premium.
- Jetta trims have been upgraded with Smart Key, Panoramic Sunroof, No A/C, and Fender Audio as standard equipment this year.
- Rear View Camera, Rear Sunshade, Leatherette & Cloth, Parking Sensors, Remote Start, Full Roof Rack, and Power Hatch/Deck Lid features are now available as options on select trims.
- The TDI trim now comes with Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The S trim now comes with Sunroof(s) as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with AM/FM Stereo, Auxiliary Audio Input, CD Audio, and Air Conditioning as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Jetta an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Jetta 25th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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SEL Premium 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Fender Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Fender Audio
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
170
Torque (ft-lbs)
177
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
104.4"
Overall length
182.2"
Width
70"
Height
57.2"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 38.1"
Head room
F 38.2"/R 37.1"
Front tires
225/45HR17
Rear tires
225/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Volkswagen Jetta FAQ
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SEL Premium: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Base: 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- S: 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- TDI: 30 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- SE: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- SEL: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- GLI: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- GLI Autobahn: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Jetta received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Jetta as 24 out of 46 among Compact Car
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