The Volkswagen Jetta is a sedan offered in 4dr Manual SE w/Convenience , 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience , 4dr Manual SE w/Convenience & Sunroof , 4dr Auto SE w/Convenience & Sunroof , 4dr Manual SEL , 4dr Auto SEL , 4dr Auto SEL w/Premium , 4dr Manual TDI , 4dr DSG TDI , 4dr Manual TDI w/Premium , 4dr DSG TDI w/Premium , 4dr Manual TDI w/Premium & Nav , 4dr DSG TDI w/Premium & Nav , 4dr Manual S w/Sunroof , 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof , 4dr DSG TDI , 4dr DSG TDI w/Sunroof , 4dr DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav , 4dr Sdn DSG , 4dr Sdn Man Autobahn , 4dr Sdn DSG Autobahn , 4dr Sdn Man Autobahn w/Nav , 4dr Sdn DSG Autobahn w/Nav , 4dr Sdn Man , 4dr Manual Base , 4dr Auto Base , 4dr Manual S , 4dr Auto S , 4dr Manual SE and 4dr Auto SE . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (115 hp) , 2.0-liter 4 turbo (200 hp) , 2.0-liter 4 turbodiesel (140 hp) and 2.5-liter 5 (170 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual , 6-speed automatic , 6-speed manual and 6-speed sequential transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 24 mpg city to 31 mpg highway. The Jetta SE 5-cyl uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/optional (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Elantra , Subaru Impreza , Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla .
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