2002-2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T The Jetta is Volkswagen's best seller in USA and Europe. The GLS features the 1.8 L turbocharged engine, with sport-tuned suspension and 16-inch wheels. This year, 30 hp has been added, making it more powerful than the VR6-equipped GLX. Base price : $19,550 Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine FWD Displacement : 1,781 cc Valve : 20 valves, 5 valves per cylinder Transmission : 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic Fuel economy : city - 24 mpg (manual), 22 mpg (Tiptronic) highway - 31 mpg (manual), 29 mpg (Tiptronic) Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut R - Independent torsion beam axle Brakes : F - Vented discs R - Solid discs Horsepower : 180 hp @ 5500 rpm Torque : 174 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm Redline : unknown Top speed : unknown 0-60 mph : 7.3 sec. (manual) 0-¼ mile : 15.7 sec @ 89.0 mph (manual) 60-0 braking distance : 148 ft. Curb Weight : 3037 lbs(manual), 3155 lbs(Tiptronic) Overall length : 172.3 in. Wheelbase : 98.9 in. Overall Width : 68.3 in. Height : 56.9 in. Competitors : 2002-2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2002-2003 Mazda Protege MP3 1998-2000 Ford Contour SVT www.vw.com |
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