The new Volkswagen Jetta prices and specs were announced on several markets accross Europe, and what we can say is that the new generation of the beloved saloon will start at prices above what we were accustomed from the former generation, but around 1000 euros cheaper than the 5 door VW Golf.
Jetta 2010 prices in UK
In UK, Volkswagen announced that the prices start at £16,960, for the entry-level Jetta S 1.4-litre TSI petrol, which offers air conditioning, RCD+MP3, 6 airbags, ABS and ESP as standard.
Prices reach £22,320 for the top Sport trim, available with a 2.0 litre TDI developing 138bhp.
There are two petrol and two diesel engines for the UK market: a 120bhp unit and a 158bhp unit, both 1.4-litre TSI, and a 1.6-litre TDI that develops 104bhp, the range being topped for the moment by the 2.0-litre TDI 138bhp. There are two DSG gearboxes available, with seven speed for the smaller engines and with six speed for the larger 2.0 litre enigine.
Jetta 2010 prices in Germany
The new Jetta starts at 20,900 euros in Germany for the 1.2 TSI Trendline version; the base price of the Jetta 1.6 TDI Trendline with BlueMotion Technology is 23,475 euros. Other power levels: a TDI with 103 kW / 140 PS and (following over the course of the year) three TSIs with 90 kW / 122 PS, 118 kW / 160 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS. This means that the Jetta will be exclusively powered by state-of-the-art charged direct injection engines. All engines except the 105 PS TSI may be combined with an optional dual-clutch transmission (DSG).
Volkswagen Jetta 2010 – trim and equipment
Trendline offers six airbags (optionally eight), five crash-optimised head restraints (with special anti-whiplash design in front), daytime running lights, automatic seatbelt detection system, automatic hazard lights on hard braking, Hill Climb Assist, ABS with braking assistant and ESP with countersteering feature and trailer stabilisation. Exterior features of the Jetta Trendline include such details as 205 tyres on 16-inch steel wheels, electrically adjustable and heated door mirror with integrated indicators and green tinted insulating glass. Inside, the Jetta’s convenience features have been upgraded with details such as a climate control system (Climatic), dust and pollen filter, remote control central locking, electric windows all round, outside temperature indicator with frost warning, chrome bezels for air vents, multifunction display and height adjustable driver’s seat (fabric seat covers in “Cardeol” design).
Comfortline starts at prices from 22,600 euros in Germany (Jetta 1.2 TSI with 77 kW / 105 PS). From the outside, this model is distinguished by such features as chrome accents on the radiator grille and 16-inch, 5-spoke “Navarra” alloy wheels. Inside, the Jetta Comfortline is upgraded by such details as storage pockets on the backs of the front seats, centre armrests (with storage compartment in front armrest), 8-way adjustment of the comfort seats (with fabric covers in “Sienna” design), fabric floor mats, RCD 210 Radio-CD system, a chrome pack (including rotary light switch and climate system control dials) and what is known as the small leather pack (steering wheel, gearshift grip and parking brake lever) as well as black accents (“Black Pyramid”). Also standard equipment: the Park Pilot assistance system (front and rear), lowering of the passenger side mirror for reversing, and four reading lamps (two in the front, two in the rear).
Highline can be ordered in combination with TSI engines from 90 kW / 122 PS (base price in Germany: 24,575 euros) or any of the TDI power levels (base price for 77 kW / 105 PS: 25,875 euros). Outside, standard features beyond those of the Trendline and Comfortline include 17-inch alloy wheels (“Porto” type with ten spokes), a chrome surround for the lower air intake, chrome trim under the side windows, a headlight cleaning system and front fog lights with cornering light.
Simply economical: In addition, the new Jetta is one of the most economical cars in its class in terms of cost of ownership. Consider the Jetta 1.2 TSI Trendline with 77 kW / 105 PS and BlueMotion Technology: Given fuel consumption of just 5.3 l/100 km, favourable insurance rates (German classes: liability 17, full comprehensive 16, part comprehensive 18) and low costs for motor vehicle tax, maintenance and repairs to parts subject to wear, this car attains the lowest Cost of Ownership (CoO) in the immediate competitive field.