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Reviews homepage -> Volkswagen reviews -> 2006 Volkswagen Jetta -> 2-litre SE FSI technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 131
0-62 mph (seconds): 9.2

Urban mpg: 25.2
Extra urban mpg: 43.5
Combined mpg: 34.4
CO2 (g/km): 197


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4554
Height (mm): 1459
Width (mm): 1781
Wheelbase (mm): 2578
Cargo volume (litres): 527
Gross weight (kg): 1910
Kerb weight (kg): 1473
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1400
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 690
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 55


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder petrol engine, in line, mounted transversely in front. Aluminium cylinder head.

Management: Euro 4 compliant emissions. Cylinder-selective anti-knock control, EGR, three-way front catalyst and NOx storage catalyst.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1984
Compression ratio: 11.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 82.50 x 92.80
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder with roller valve lever drive.
Max. power (bhp): 148 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 148 at 3500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox driving through the front wheels. Single-plate dry clutch with hydraulic actuation.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers. Lower triangular wishbones and anti-roll bar.

Rear: Gas pressure shock absorbers and separate springs. Anti-roll bar. Four-link suspension.

Steering: Electro-mechanical power assisted steering.

Brakes: ABS with HBA, ESP, EDL, ASR. Diagonal twin-circuit with inner ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear discs.

Wheels: 6.5J x 16-inch 'Atlanta' alloy wheels.

Tyres: 205/55 R16.







 

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