| Volkswagen Jetta (A2, Typ 1G) | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:JettaMkII.JPG) 1985 Jetta 4-door (U.S. specification) | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1984–1992[1][2] 1991–2013 (China) 1,708,390 built[3][4] |
| Assembly | Wolfsburg, Germany Sarajevo, Yugoslavia Changchun, China (FAW-VW) Chengdu, China (FAW-VW) Lagos, Nigeria Uitenhage, South Africa Puebla, Mexico New Stanton, Pennsylvania, United States (Volkswagen America) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door notchback sedan /saloon 2-door notchback sedan / saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A2 platform |
| Related | Volkswagen Golf Mk2 Volkswagen Corrado SEAT Toledo Mk1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 8-valve (petrol) 1.8 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 2.0 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (diesel) 1.6 L I4 (turbo diesel) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | 1985–1988: 4,346 mm (171.1 in) 1989–1992: 4,385 mm (172.6 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 1985–1988 base models: 1,665 mm (65.6 in) |
| Height | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Jetta (A1) |
| Successor | Volkswagen Vento (A3) Volkswagen Jetta King (China) |
The Volkswagen Jetta (A2) is a compact car, the second generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Jetta (A1). The Mark 2 series is the longest running Jetta so far. Introduced to Europe in early 1984 and to North America in 1985, the second generation Jetta proved to be a sales success for Volkswagen. The car secured the title of best-selling European car in North America, Farmer's Journal COTY 1991 and outsold the similar Golf by two-to-one in that market.[5] Based on the all new second generation Golf platform, the car was larger, heavier, and could seat five people instead of four as in the Mark 1. Exterior dimensions increased in all directions. Overall length was up by 100 mm (3.9 in), the wheelbase grew 66 mm (2.6 in), and the width went up 53 mm (2.1 in). The suspension setup was basically unchanged from the first generation, although refined slightly, for example by the inclusion of a separate subframe for mounting the front control arms to help noise isolation, as well as improved rubber mountings for all components. Aerodynamics improved considerably, with a drag coefficient of 0.36.[6] With a 470-litre (16.6 cu ft) luggage compartment, the trunk had grown nearly as large as that of some full-sized American sedans.[7] Interior room was also increased by 14 percent, which changed the EPA class from sub-compact to compact.
- ^ Werner Oswald: Deutsche Autos 1945–1990, vol. 3. Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart 2001. ISBN 3-613-02116-1, p. 72-87.
- ^ Mike Covello: Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946–2002. Krause Publications, Iola 2002. ISBN 0-87341-605-8, p. 826-829.
- ^ Werner Oswald: Deutsche Autos 1945–1990, vol. 3. Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart 2001. ISBN 3-613-02116-1, p. 86-87.
- ^ Eberhard Kittler: Deutsche Autos seit 1990, vol. 5. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2001. ISBN 3-613-02128-5, p. 224. Note: 1984–1989 German production only, 1990–1992 worldwide deliveries.
- ^ Robson, p. 182
- ^ Smith, David C. (December 1984). "Golf, Jetta much improved and, with them, VWA's hopes". Ward's Auto World.
- ^ "Four small cars". Consumer Reports. Vol. 51, no. 2. February 1986. p. 124.