Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

1984–1992 vs 1992–1998 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Jetta II (A2) 570 l, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Jetta II (A2) 40–102 kW, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Jetta II (A2) 10 items (CL), Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 15 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992no listings	Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,315 mm	Length4,380 mm
Width	Width1,665 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm	Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,475 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume550 l–570 l	Trunk volume550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight900 kg–1,050 kg	Curb weight1,050 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–1992	Production years1992–1998
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power40–102 kW (54–139 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.8 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsCL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · CL	Items in the base trim15 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · Carat	Items in the top trim26 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
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 & lights0 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm, Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 550 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

The strongest Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) makes 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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