2020 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitary construction
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
Price :	MSRP: $18,895-27,945
Weight :	2888 lbs \| 1309.975 kg
MPG City :	30
MPG Highway :	40
Combined MPG :	34.00
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.27

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1395 cc \| 85.1 cu in. \| 1.4 L.
Power :	147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1400 RPM
Bore :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Crankshaft :	Cast Iron

Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.11
2nd Gear :	2.12
3rd Gear :	1.36
4th Gear :	0.97
5th Gear :	0.77
6th Gear :	0.63

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 2020 :	325,784
2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	185.1 in \| 4702 mm.
Width :	70.8 in \| 1798 mm.
Height :	57.4 in \| 1458 mm.
Wheelbase :	105.7 in \| 2685 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.4 in \| 1534 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.6 in \| 142 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear : Torsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes :	Solid disc
Front Brake Size :	11.5 in \| 292 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.8 in \| 274 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	205/60 R16 H, all-season
Wheels :	16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V110000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V815000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.'
Consequence	An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V604000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Consequence	Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V492000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Consequence	Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V505000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Consequence	In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V359000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.
Consequence	If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47Q2.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 105.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 185.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 70.80 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had an MSRP of $18,895 - $$27,945 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had 205/60 R16 H, all-season tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had 16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 2020? A: Volkswagen produced 325,784 automobiles in 2020.

Q: What engine did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1395 cc | 85.1 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Automatic.