2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Exterior Features

• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Body-Color
• Mirror Color: Body-Color With Chrome Accents
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust: Dual Tip

Comfort Features

• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Armrests: Rear Center Folding With Storage And Pass-Thru
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Parking Brake Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Front
• Floor Material: Carpet
• Floor Material: Cargo Area Carpet

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Rear Vents: Second Row
• Front Air Conditioning
• Air Filtration

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Cargo Area
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Power Outlet(s): Two 12V Front
• Storage: Seatback
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Front Brake Width: 1
• Rear Brake Width: 0.5
• Rear Brake Diameter: 10.2
• Front Brake Diameter: 11.3
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

Engine

• Alternator: 140 Amps

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Diversity
• In-Dash CD: 6 Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 10
• Radio: AM/FM
• Speed Sensitive Volume Control
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Gauge: Tachometer
• External Temperature Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level

Lights

• Daytime Running Lights

Tires and Rims

• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Roof

• Moonroof / Sunroof: Remotely Operated
• Moonroof / Sunroof: Power Glass

Windows

• Front Wipers: Intermittent
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Heated Windshield Washer Jets
• Power Windows: Remotely Operated

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors
• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Safety Door Locks
• Impact Sensor: Door Unlock
• Emergency Interior Trunk Release

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirrors: Integrated Turn Signals
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 2
• Rear Headrests: 3
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 8
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 8
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Leatherette
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Passenger Seat Folding: Folds Flat
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Reclining

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Rear

Steering

• Steering Ratio: 16.4
• Turns Lock-To-Lock: 3

For 2008, the Volkswagen Jetta draw its motive power from a new 170 horsepower, 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that generates 177 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2.0T engine is now only available on the VW GLI.

Jetta will incorporate new trim designations: S, SE, and SEL, and Leatherette will now be called V-Tex.

An automatic transmission is only available on the Jetta SEL. A temporary use spare tire becomes standard. For 2008, color and texture modifications take place -- Laser Blue replaces Shadow Blue, and Wheat Beige is deleted. Front and rear lower valances are in a black textured finish on S and SE trim models and body color on SEL Jettas.

A 2.5 badge comes with the Jetta S trim, along with 16-inch steel wheels and full covers. Climatronic and leather seating surfaces are no longer available.

A power recline feature is standard for all trims. Seventeen-inch wheels become standard on the Jetta SEL. Homelink is deleted. The Cold weather package is optional on S trim cars, as are 16-inch alloy wheels and sunroof. A Premium sound package (including amplifier and 250W) becomes optional on SE.

Volkswagen added more content for less money for last model year's Jetta, creating greater value for the automaker's best-selling vehicle.