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Volkswagen Jetta Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1984) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Jetta added a practical sedan body to a familiar hatchback formula, pairing compact dimensions with a proper boot. Its front-wheel-drive layout and modest engines suited everyday driving, city commuting and longer trips alike.

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Volkswagen Jetta Engines and Transmissions

A Volkswagen Jetta engine of this era was small and light rather than powerful. Entry petrol units like the 1.1 MT keep running costs low, while the 1.5 MT diesel favours economy over pace. The 1.5 AT trades some efficiency for easier town driving; all versions drive the front wheels.

Sedan — Volkswagen Jetta Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Jetta Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.1 MTGasoline1100 cm³50 hp37 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1289 cm³58 hp43 kW93 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1289 cm³60 hp44 kW100 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1500 cm³70 hp51 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1500 cm³70 hp51 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1595 cm³75 hp55 kW120 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1595 cm³75 hp55 kW120 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1595 cm³85 hp63 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1595 cm³85 hp63 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1595 cm³110 hp81 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1595 cm³110 hp81 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³112 hp85 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³112 hp82 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTDiesel1500 cm³50 hp37 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1600 cm³54 hp40 kW93 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATDiesel1600 cm³54 hp40 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1600 cm³70 hp45 kW110 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATDiesel1600 cm³70 hp51 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD

Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions

Sedan — Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.3 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.3 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.5 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.5 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.8 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mm930 kg125 mm
1.8 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.5 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mm935 kg125 mm
1.6 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm
1.6 MT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mm930 kg125 mm
1.6 AT4270 mm1600 mm1300 mm2400 mmNot provided125 mm