The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
€ 22,800

€ 22,400

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Jetta 1.6 and the Jetta 1.9 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 179.3 inches long, 70.1 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.1 in
Width
70.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.4
179.3
101.4
179.3
179.3 in
Length
179.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.97 %

General
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
BKC
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Jetta 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Jetta 1.9 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Jetta 1.9 TDI
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
45 mpg
Jetta 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
657 mi
Jetta 1.6
503 mi
657 mi
Jetta 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107 kWh
Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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