| 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 | 1985-88: 4,346 mm (171.1 in) 1989-92: 4,385 mm (172.6 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 1985-88 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 ft3) luggage compartment, the trunk had grown nearly as large as some full-sized American sedans.[7] Interior room was also increased 14%, which changed the EPA class from sub-compact to compact.
Cars built in Germany were assembled in a brand new (at the time) plant at Wolfsburg in Assembly Hall 54. The plant was heavily robotised in an effort to make build quality more consistent.[8] New innovations on the second generation included an optional trip computer (referred to as the MFA, German Multi-Funktions-Anzeige), as well as silicone dampened engine and transmission mounts to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness levels. In 1988, a more advanced fully electronic fuel injection system became available. This arrangement is known as the Digifant engine management system.
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Like the Mark 1, the second generation was offered as a two-door or four-door sedan. External changes throughout the series' run were few: the front-quarter windows were eliminated in 1988 (along with a grille and door trim change), and larger body-colored bumpers and lower side skirts were added from 1990.
In 2007, Volkswagen of America held a contest to find the diesel-powered Volkswagen with the highest distance traveled on the original engine.[9] The winning car was a 1986 Jetta Turbodiesel found in Blue Rock, Ohio which had 562,000 miles (904,000 km).[10] A local dealer verified the odometer reading. Notable on this particular car was that it also had the original muffler despite being located in an area subject to road salt in the winter.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Consumer Reports". February 1986: 124.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Robson, p. 186
- ^ "Volkswagen Now Accepting Applications for Oldest and Highest Mileage Diesel Vehicles" (Press release). Volkswagen of America. 2 March 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
- ^ "Volkswagen Diesel Heritage Search Finds Highest Mileage Diesel in Ohio" (Press release). Volkswagen of America. 23 August 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2021.