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2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI FWD 4-Dr Sedan L4 Performance Features
Turbo compressor
1,984 cc 2.0 liters in-line 4 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Gasoline direct injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 149 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 207 ft lb , 280 Nm @ 1,800 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI FWD 4-Dr Sedan L4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI FWD 4-Dr Sedan L4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.3, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 57.4, wheelbase (inches): 101.5, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.1
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,290
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI FWD 4-Dr Sedan L4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo, front and 1
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 16.0
Clock
Compass
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Sports driver and passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, rear headroom (inches): 37.2, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 35.4, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access integral box
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 177 ft lb , 240 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.3, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 57.4, wheelbase (inches): 101.5, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,285
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo, front and 1
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 16.0
Clock
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and one adjustment, bucket passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, rear headroom (inches): 37.2, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 35.4, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Eight speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 177 ft lb , 240 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.3, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 57.4, wheelbase (inches): 101.5, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,285
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo, front and 1
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 16.0
Clock
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and one adjustment, bucket heated passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, rear headroom (inches): 37.2, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 35.4, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access integral box
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 177 ft lb , 240 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.3, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 57.4, wheelbase (inches): 101.5, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,285
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL FWD 4-Dr Sedan L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo, front and 1
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Monsoon audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 16.0
Clock
Compass
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and one adjustment, bucket heated passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, rear headroom (inches): 37.2, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 35.4, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access integral box
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s) Monsoon
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
View 2008 Volkswagen Jetta specifications including performance & efficiency
features, handling, ride & braking, exterior & aerodynamics standard features, and interior standard
features. Learn every detail about this model with 2008 Volkswagen Jetta specs.