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1981 Volkswagen Jetta
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
A1 (Type 16)
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3 Manual
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
93 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,272 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,195 mm
(165.2 in)
Width
1,610 mm
(63.4 in)
Height
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Volkswagen Group
A1
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Cassette
Optional
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Controls
Faders
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
520 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Jetta
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Sedan
Variant
Jetta Standard
1980–2024
Jetta Sedan Generations
1 of 17
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A1 (Type 16)
1980–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.3 Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
