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2008 VW Jetta Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2008 Volkswagen Jetta comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| MSRP |
$18,065.00 |
$17,760.00 |
$17,670.00 |
$18,590.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$670.00 |
$675.00 |
$650.00 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 170hp I5 |
1.8L 140hp I4 |
2L 138hp I4 |
2L 152hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
170 @ 5000 RPM |
140 @ 6300 RPM |
138 @ 6000 RPM |
152 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
177 @ 3750 RPM |
128 @ 4300 RPM |
136 @ 4600 RPM |
146 @ 4250 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
1799 |
1975 |
1998 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.4 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.1:1 |
10.0:1 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| City (mpg) |
21 |
25 |
25 |
22 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
36 |
33 |
29 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3284.9 |
2751.4 |
2894.7 |
3108.5 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
101.5 |
106.3 |
104.3 |
103.7 |
| Length (in.) |
179.3 |
176.7 |
177.4 |
180 |
| Width (in.) |
70.1 |
69 |
69.9 |
69.4 |
| Height (in.) |
57.4 |
56.5 |
58.3 |
58.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.6 |
59 |
60.2 |
60.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.8 |
60.2 |
60.1 |
60.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
39.4 |
40 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.2 |
37.4 |
37.6 |
36.9 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.2 |
42.2 |
43.5 |
42.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
35.4 |
34.6 |
35 |
36.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.8 |
53.7 |
55.6 |
54.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.1 |
52.4 |
55.1 |
54.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
51.9 |
54.2 |
53.3 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
51 |
54 |
54.1 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
91 |
90.9 |
97.9 |
94.8 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/55R16 |
205/55R16 |
205/55R16 |
215/45R18 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic LX |
Hyundai Elantra SE |
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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