The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta appeared during the fifth generation of production for the compact car. Two diesel engines were available for the car--the higher-end one was a turbocharged, direct injection, inline, four-cylinder engine. Of the 2008 Jetta trims, only the top-level GTI (available as a coupe as well as a sedan) and the limited-production Wolfsburg Edition came equipped with this particular engine.
Manufacture
The TDI engine of the 2008 Jetta was paired with a six-speed manual transmission. It was the only trim that got such a gearbox; the others got either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic). Other features included 17-inch alloy wheels and an all-independent suspension with MacPherson struts up front and multi-link design in the rear. The Wolfsburg trim was the heaviest of the TDI vehicles, followed by the GTI sedan, then the GTI coupe.
Engine and Fuel Economy
The TDI engine of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta produced 200 horses at 5,100 revolutions per minute. It also generated 207 foot-pounds of torque at 1,800 rpm. By comparison, the other engine--a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder--produced 170 horses at 5,000 rpm and 177 foot-pounds of torque at 3,750 rpm. Fuel economy for the 2008 Jetta TDI was 21 miles per gallon for city driving and 29 mpg for highway driving.
Driving and Handling
Equipped with the TDI engine, the GTI and Wolfsburg Edition of the 2008 Jetta could go from zero to 60 mph in a six seconds. By comparison, the other trims could accomplish that about two seconds slower. The TDI engine-equipped trims, however, shared the same turning diameter as the others at 36 feet.
Reception
Car critics praised the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI as being a practical, well-balanced car. Staff writers at Cars.com awarded this version of the vehicle high marks for its combination of high performance, such as satisfactory handling and minimal body lean, with luxury features such as alloy wheels and smooth, quiet driving. Automotive.com proclaimed it the best-handling front-wheel drive car the German automaker had produced.
Price
The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition had an original manufacturer's suggested retail price of $20,875. The coupe and sedan versions of the 2008 GTI had MSRPs of $22,800 and $23,300, respectively. As of 2010, Kelley Blue Book estimates the price of the 2008 Wolfsburg Edition around $16,000 and the GTI from $18,200 to $18,800.
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