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1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

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Fuel Economy: 22 MPG city / 29 MPG highway / Engine Specs
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1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS - First Test


POWERTRAIN
Engine type 15° V-6, cast-iron
block, aluminum heads
Bore x stroke, in./mm 3.19 x 3.56/81.0 x 90.4
Displacement, ci/cc 171/2792
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valve gear SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Fuel/induction system Multipoint fuel injection
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net 174 @ 5800
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net .181 @ 3200
Horsepower/liter 62.3
Redline, rpm 6600
Transmission type 5-speed manual
Axle ratio 4.04:1
Final-drive ratio 3.39:1
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase, in./mm 98.9/2513
Track, f/r, in./mm 59.6/58.8 / 1513/1494
Length, in./mm 172.3/4376
Width, in./mm 68.3/1735
Height, in./mm 56.9/1446
Ground clearance, in./mm 5.1/131
Base curb weight, lb 2994
Passenger Volume, cu ft 88.0
Fuel capacity, gal. 14.5
Weight/power ratio, lb/hp 17.2:1

CHASSIS
Suspension, f/r MacPherson struts,
lower A-arms, coil springs,
anti-roll bar/torsion beam axle,
coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering type Rack and pinion, power assist
Ratio 15.6:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.0
Turning circle, ft 35.8
Brakes, f/r Vented disc/disc, ABS
Wheel size, in./material 15 x 6.0, aluminum
Tire size and model ..195/65HR15 M+S
Michelin Energy

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