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Jetta
2008 Volkswagen Jetta
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
A5 (Typ 1K)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Jetta GLI (ME) DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
200 hp
Power (kW)
147 kW
Torque
280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,554 mm
(179.3 in)
Width
1,781 mm
(70.1 in)
Height
1,459 mm
(57.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
(101.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
90,000 km / 6 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,003 mm
(78.9 in)
Width, open Doors
3,640 mm
(143.3 in)
Track, Front
1,534 mm
(60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,512 mm
(59.5 in)
Overhang, Front
892 mm
(35.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,084 mm
(42.7 in)
Approach Angle
14.6 °
Breakover Angle
9.9
Departure Angle
12.4 °
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
98 mm
(3.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
946 - 973 mm
(37.2 - 38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
940 - 944 mm
(37.0 - 37.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,046 mm
(41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
900 mm
(35.4 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,446 mm
(56.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,437 mm
(56.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,391 mm
(54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,348 mm
(53.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Rims & Tires
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Interior
Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
From Trunk
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
527 litres
Depth
1,160 mm
(45.7 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,899 mm
(74.8 in)
Width
1,364 mm
(53.7 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,009 mm
(39.7 in)
Height
505 mm
(19.9 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,787 mm
(70.4 in)
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
Jetta
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Jetta Standard
1980–2024
Jetta Sedan Generations
6 of 17
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A5 (Typ 1K)
2007–2011
Year
2008
Powertrain
Jetta GLI (ME) DSG Sequential
Horsepower
200 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Gasoline