Volkswagen Jetta Upgrades For South Africa

Volkswagen’s Jetta for South Africa has received a few new engines which include the 1.4-litre TSI and TDI diesels. The engine enhancement is an attempt to bring the car in-line with the current Golf 6 model.

There will be new exterior colours, a new interior trim, alloy wheels and a standard multi-functional steering wheel for all of the vehicles except the 1.6-litre Trendline.

As usual, the three standard VW levels include the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.

The Trendline will offer electric windows, dual-electric side view mirrors, semi-automatic Climatic air-con, six airbags and power-steering. The other trim levels will boast better seats, cruise-control, 17-inch wheels, a leather steering wheel, ESP and brake-assist.

Petrol

1.6 with 75 kW: The quiet running engine generates maximum output of 75 kW at 5,600 rpm and achieves torque of 148 Newton meters at 3,800 rpm. With a top speed of 188 km/h it gives Jetta plenty of agile driving performance. It can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds. Average fuel consumption is held down to just 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers. The 1.6 Jetta is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission.

1.4 TSI with 90 kW: Maximum power with minimum fuel consumption. This characteristic has made Volkswagen TSI engine technology world class benchmark and unrivalled in its engine segment. TSI is synonymous with economical and sporty engines. The maximum torque of 200 Nm is available at speeds of 1,500 rpm. It boasts of a top speed of 200km/h. A sprint of 0-100km/h is achieved in 9.5 seconds. It has miserly average fuel consumption of 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers. A six-speed manual transmission is standard in the 1.4 TSI. The 7-speed double clutch system (DSG) is also available as an option.

1.4 TSI with 118 kW: With the most powerful 1.4 TSI engine, Volkswagen offers a four cylinder that is both turbo- and supercharged. It has a power of 118 kW at 5,800 rpm. Its maximum torque of 240 Newton-meter is available at a low 1,500 rpm. On open road, it can reach a top speed of 220km/h and 0-100 km/h is achieved in 8 seconds. Like the 90 kW TSI, this engine is also exceptionally fuel-efficient. The 118 kW TSI achieves a top value in fuel savings at 6.3 liters.

2.0 TSI with 147 kW: Powered by the 2.0 TSI engine, Jetta turns out to be a veritable sports sedan. The solid front-drive vehicle breaks out of the starting blocks and reaches the 100 km/h mark is just 7.5 seconds and achieves top speed of 235 km/h on the freeway – without a surcharge for urgent delivery. The top model has average fuel consumption of just 8.0 liters per 100 kilometers. The Jetta 2.0 TSI is offered with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Diesel Engines

1.6 TDI with 77 kW: The 1.6 TDI engine achieves its power output of 77 kW at 4400 rpm. Its torque of 250 Nm is available at 1,500-2,500 rpm. It is available with an option of a 5-speed manual or 7-speed DSG transmission. With a top speed of 189 km/h, the 1.6 TDI sprints from 0-100 km/h in 11.3 seconds. The average fuel consumption is a respectable 5.2 liters per 100 km for the manual and 5.6 liters per 100 km for the DSG.

2.0 TDI with 103 kW: The extremely economical Jetta 2.0 TDI provides inspiration with impressive reserves of power under any circumstances. The common rail direct injection turbo diesel with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) produces 103 kW at 4,000 rpm. Its torque curve achieves at peak of 1,750 to 2,500 rpm an impressive maximum of 320 Newton meters. The Jetta 2.0 TDI achieves a top speed of 209 km/h and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h is just 9.3 seconds. In contrast, the average fuel consumption lies at only 4.9 liters over a distance per 100 kilometers. As standard equipment manual six-gear transmission relays engine performance to the front wheels.

Prices (VAT included)

1.6 Trendline (75 kW) R216 000

1.4 TSI Trendline (90 kW) R229 900

1.4 TSI Comfortline (90 kW) R239 900

1.4 TSI Comfortline DSG (90 kW) R255 400

1.6 TDI Comfortline (77 kW) R255 500

1.6 TDI Comfortline DSG (77 kW) R271 000

1.4 TSI Highline (118 kW) R269 900

2.0 TDI Highline (103 kW) R294 200

2.0 TSI Highline (147 kW) R311 000