Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

1979–1984 vs 1984–1992 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Jetta I (A1) 4,265 mm, Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Jetta I (A1) 630 l, Jetta II (A2) 570 l.
Lowest consumption: Jetta I (A1) 5.8 l/100 km, Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Jetta I (A1) 37–82 kW, Jetta II (A2) 40–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Jetta I (A1) 12 items (C), Jetta II (A2) 10 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)1979–1984 · 9 engines · C, L, Formel E, GLSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992 · 8 engines · CL, GL, GT, CSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)1979–1984no listings	Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,265 mm	Length4,315 mm
Width	Width1,630 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm	Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume630 l	Trunk volume550 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight855 kg–985 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1984	Production years1984–1992
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines8
Power	Power37–82 kW (50–111 hp)	Power40–102 kW (54–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 1.8 GLI	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.8 16V
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsC · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · C	Items in the base trim10 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim21 · GLI	Items in the top trim22 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings—	Decorative Moldings✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm, Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) 4,265 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,400 mm. Boot: 570 vs 630 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) uses 5.8 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

The strongest Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) makes 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GLI); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V).

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