Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Volkswagen Jetta VII 1.4 TSI (147 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Jetta:
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the firm's Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.
The Jetta has been offered in two- and four-door saloon / sedan and sometimes as five-door wagon / estate versions. Since the original version in 1980, the car has grown in size and power with each generation. By mid-2011, almost 10 million Jettas have been produced and sold all over the world. As of April 2014, Volkswagen marketed over 14 million, becoming its top selling model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VII Overview:
Volkswagen Jetta (VII). With 249 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1347 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Jetta VII was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it achieved high safety ratings in North American tests, including a 'Top Safety Pick' from the IIHS and a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA.
1.4 TSI (147 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, with smooth and predictable delivery thanks to the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Achieves excellent fuel efficiency for its class, making it a very cost-effective choice for commuters and long-distance travel.
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
3.1 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 23 discussions
Read What Owners Say
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and ample rear legroom for its class
- • Comfortable and composed ride quality
- • Efficient 1.4 TSI engine offers great fuel economy
- • Potent GLI 2.0 TSI engine provides strong performance
- • User-friendly infotainment system
- • Large trunk space for a compact sedan
Cons:
- • Non-GLI models use a less sophisticated torsion beam rear suspension
- • Interior materials can feel less premium compared to some rivals
- • Some road and engine noise at higher speeds
- • Limited engine options outside of the 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI GLI
- • No all-wheel-drive option available
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (facelift 2014): 2014 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Jetta |
| Generation: | VII |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 TSI (147 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | April, 2018 |
| End of production: | November, 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 147 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 105.4 Hp/l [74mm more] |
| Torque: | 249 Nm @ 1400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA211 / DGXA, DJXA More details about the engine EA211 / DGXA, DJXA |
| Engine displacement: | 1395 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1347 |
| Max. weight: | 1870 |
| Max load: | 523 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 399 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4702 mm mm [74mm more] |
| Width: | 1799 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Height: | 1458 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2686 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Front track: | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1533 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 141 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 H; 205/55 R17 H |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
Driven it? Loved it? Hated it? Share your honest review!