These are standard specifications for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 |
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
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 are expected to be mailed December 30, 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 | 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 | 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 August 27, 2021. 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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?
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 - $$27,945 (USD).Q: What tires did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had 205/60 R16 H, all-season tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had 16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 2020? A: Volkswagen produced 325,784 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1395 cc | 85.1 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 105.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 185.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 70.80 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta had an MSRP of $18,895 - $$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.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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