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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen - Specifications

4 Door Auto SE w/Sunroof PZEV Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 4250

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas I5

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5700

Displacement 2.5L/151

Transmission

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.04

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.16

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.08

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.37

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.19

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56

Clutch Size (in) NA

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.0

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 0.5

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size - TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size NA

Front Tire Size - TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material NA

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link

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