1982 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1980 - 1984
Body Designer :	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Price :	$8,370-$8,600
Weight :	1950 lbs \| 884.505 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1715 cc \| 104.7 cu in. \| 1.7 L.
Power :	74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	90 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1982 :	974,140
1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer	FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E018000
Summary	CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, 'BRAKE HOSES.'
Consequence	BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Mfr Report Date	19750901
NHTSA Campaign ID	83V117000
Summary	THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS FUNCTIONING, THE ENGINE WILLSTALL OR FAIL TO START. A STALLED VEHICLE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THEHIGHWAY.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated September 2025

1982 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,983
Avg. Household Income :	$21,050
Avg. Home :	$82,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.91
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 167.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 63.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new?A: The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta cost approximately $8,370 to $8,600 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1982? A: Volkswagen produced 974,140 automobiles in 1982.

Q: What engine did the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The engine powering the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta was a Inline 4 (1715 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.