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1999 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Jetta

	1 of 9 Jetta GL Sedan 4D	2 of 9 Jetta (New) GL Sedan 4D	3 of 9 Jetta (New) GLS Sedan 4D	4 of 9 Jetta (New) GLS VR6 Sedan 4D	5 of 9 Jetta GLX Sedan 4D	6 of 9 Jetta (New) GLX VR6 Sedan 4D	7 of 9 Jetta (New) GL TDI Sedan 4D	8 of 9 Jetta (New) GLS TDI Sedan 4D	9 of 9 Jetta TDI Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$1,840	$2,165	$2,290	$2,484	$2,795	$2,946	$3,185	$3,330	$3,896
Fuel Economy	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG	City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG	City 17/Hwy 26/Comb 20 MPG	City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 17/Hwy 26/Comb 20 MPG	City 35/Hwy 44/Comb 39 MPG	City 35/Hwy 44/Comb 39 MPG	City 33/Hwy 44/Comb 37 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Horsepower	115 @ 5400 RPM	115 @ 5200 RPM	115 @ 5200 RPM	174 @ 5800 RPM	172 @ 5800 RPM	174 @ 5800 RPM	90 @ 3750 RPM	90 @ 3750 RPM	90 @ 3750 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel
Cargo Volume	15.00 cu ft	13.00 cu ft	13.00 cu ft	13.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	13.20 cu ft	13.00 cu ft	13.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	6	6	6	4	4	4
Torque	122 lb-ft	122 lb-ft	122 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	173 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	155 lb-ft	155 lb-ft	149 lb-ft
Turning Circle	32.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	34.2 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	32.8 feet
Curb Weight	2,590 pounds	2,853 pounds	2,862 pounds	2,994 pounds	2,927 pounds	3,019 pounds	2,873 pounds	2,891 pounds	2,525 pounds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

	Cruise Control	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
	Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Optional

Standard

Torque

122 @ 5400 RPM

122 @ 5200 RPM

181 @ 5800 RPM

173 @ 5800 RPM

181 @ 5800 RPM

155 @ 3750 RPM

149 @ 3750 RPM

Leather Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dual Power Front Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Power Driver's Seat	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

	Power Windows	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional
	Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Alloy Wheels	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
	Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Recommended Fuel	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual

Curb Weight	2590 pounds	2853 pounds	2862 pounds	2994 pounds	2927 pounds	3019 pounds	2873 pounds	2891 pounds	2525 pounds
EPA Total Interior	102.5 cubic feet	101 cubic feet	101 cubic feet	101 cubic feet	100.3 cubic feet	97.9 cubic feet	101 cubic feet	101 cubic feet	102.5 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room	39.2 inches	38.7 inches	38.7 inches	38.7 inches	37.5 inches	37 inches	38.7 inches	38.7 inches	39.2 inches
Front Leg Room	42.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	42.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	42.3 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	4.8 inches	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	4.8 inches	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	4.8 inches
Overall Length	173.4 inches	172.3 inches	172.3 inches	172.3 inches	173.4 inches	172.3 inches	172.3 inches	172.3 inches	173.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room	53.8 inches	53.7 inches	53.7 inches	53.7 inches	53.8 inches	53.7 inches	53.7 inches	53.7 inches	53.8 inches
Turning Diameter	32.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	34.2 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	32.8 feet
Wheel Base	97.4 inches	98.9 inches	98.9 inches	98.9 inches	97.4 inches	98.9 inches	98.9 inches	98.9 inches	97.4 inches
Width with mirrors	66.7 inches	68.3 inches	68.3 inches	68.3 inches	66.7 inches	68.3 inches	68.3 inches	68.3 inches	66.7 inches

FAQs

Is the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 1999 Jetta ranges in power from the GL TDI Sedan 4D with 90 horsepower to the GLX VR6 Sedan 4D with 174 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 1999 Jetta specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 1999 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.

How fast is the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 1999 Jetta ranges in power from the GL TDI Sedan 4D with 90 horsepower to the GLX VR6 Sedan 4D with 174 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 1999 Jetta specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 1999 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Jettas?

The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta comes in 9 different trims, ranging from the GL Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $1,844.00 to the TDI Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $3,896.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 1999 Jetta specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 1999 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Jetta 1999 have?

1999 Volkswagen Jetta features include AM/FM Radio, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 1999 Jetta trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 1999 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.