2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Jetta

Sedan

Wagon

	1 of 8 Jetta 2.0L Sedan 4D	2 of 8 Jetta 2.5L SE Sedan 4D	3 of 8 Jetta 2.0L S Sedan 4D	4 of 8 Jetta 2.5L SEL Sedan 4D	5 of 8 Jetta 2.0L TDI Sedan 4D	6 of 8 Jetta 2.0T GLI Sedan 4D	7 of 8 Jetta 2.0T GLI Autobahn Sedan 4D	8 of 8 Jetta 2.5L SEL Premium Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$5,102	$5,222	$5,300	$5,480	$5,509	$6,455	$6,784	$7,746
Fuel Economy	City 23/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG	City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG	City 23/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG	City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG	City 29/Hwy 37/Comb 32 MPG	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG	City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	115 @ 5200 RPM	170 @ 5700 RPM	115 @ 5200 RPM	170 @ 5700 RPM	140 @ 4000 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	170 @ 5700 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter	5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Cargo Volume	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft	15.50 cu ft
Cylinders	4	5	4	5	4	4	4	5
Torque	125 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Turning Circle	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	38.1 feet	38.1 feet	36.4 feet
0 - 60	10.3 seconds	8 seconds	10.3 seconds	8 seconds	9.1 seconds	6.8 seconds	6.8 seconds	8.5 seconds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Torque	125 @ 5200 RPM	177 @ 5700 RPM	125 @ 5200 RPM	177 @ 5700 RPM	236 @ 4000 RPM	207 @ 5100 RPM	207 @ 5100 RPM	177 @ 5700 RPM
	0 to 60	10.3 seconds	8 seconds	10.3 seconds	8 seconds	9.1 seconds	6.8 seconds	6.8 seconds	8.5 seconds

Folding Rear Seat

Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Hill Start Assist	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Diesel	Premium	Premium	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	2804 pounds	3018 pounds	2804 pounds	3018 pounds	3161 pounds	3124 pounds	3124 pounds	3109 pounds
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
Front Head Room	38.2 inches	38.2 inches	Not Available	38.2 inches	37 inches	38.2 inches	38.2 inches	38.2 inches
Front Leg Room	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.5 inches	5.5 inches	5.5 inches	5.5 inches	5.5 inches	4.9 inches	4.9 inches	5.5 inches
Overall Length	182.2 inches	182.2 inches	182.2 inches	182.2 inches	182.2 inches	182.2 inches	182.2 inches	182.2 inches
Payload Capacity	Not Available	1072 pounds	1166 pounds	1072 pounds	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Front Shoulder Room	55.2 inches	55.2 inches	55.2 inches	55.2 inches	55.2 inches	55.2 inches	55.2 inches	55.2 inches
Turning Diameter	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	38.1 feet	38.1 feet	36.4 feet
Wheel Base	104.4 inches	104.4 inches	104.4 inches	104.4 inches	104.4 inches	104.4 inches	104.4 inches	104.4 inches
Width with mirrors	70 inches	70 inches	70 inches	70 inches	70 inches	70 inches	70 inches	70 inches

FAQs

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 Jetta ranges in power from the 2.0L Sedan 4D with 115 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 10.3 seconds to the 2.0T GLI Autobahn Sedan 4D with 200 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Jetta specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.

How fast is the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2012 Jetta ranges in power from the 2.0L Sedan 4D with 115 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 10.3 seconds to the 2.0T GLI Autobahn Sedan 4D with 200 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Jetta specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Jettas?

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta comes in 8 different trims, ranging from the 2.0L Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $5,102.00 to the 2.5L SEL Premium Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $7,746.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 Jetta specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Jetta 2012 have?

2012 Volkswagen Jetta features include Child Door Locks, Child Seat Anchors, and Driver Airbag. For a full list of All 2012 Jetta trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs page.