Fans of the Volkswagen Jetta enjoy its power and nimble handling, and some choose the diesel option which has outstanding fuel efficiency. The 2002 Jetta featured a number of changes or improvements over prior years.
Size
A four-door sedan with a trunk, the 2002 Jetta was more than 7 inches longer than the Volkswagen Golf, at 172 inches. The 2002 Jetta was 59 inches tall, 68.3 inches wide, and had a 98.9-inch wheelbase, equal at the time to the Volkswagen Golf. Standard tires were 16 inches, with 17-inch alloy wheels optional.
Engine
A standard five-speed-manual and optional four-speed automatic transmission were available in the 2002 models. The GL and GLS sedans came with two engine choices: a 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, or a 90-horsepower, turbocharged, 1.9-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder diesel engine. The GLS 1.8T model featured a turbocharged, 180-horsepower four-cylinder gasoline engine, and in 2002 was designed with a new five-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
The 2002 Jetta featured a number of standard safety features. These included side-impact airbags and curtain-type airbags that deployed from the ceiling, along with anti-lock brakes. All-speed traction control was standard on V-6 turbo or 1.8-liter turbo models.
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