How is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta on gas?
In either wagon or sedan Jettas, it’s pegged at 24/31 mpg with the six-speed automatic, or at 23/33 mpg with the five-speed manual. With a six-speed manual, it’s rated at 23/33 mpg.
What kind of engine does a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The 2012 Jetta continues to offer consumers three engines: a 2.0-liter I-4 producing 115 hp and 135 lb-ft of torque, a 170-hp 2.5-liter I-5 with 177 lb-ft of torque, and our favorite, the 140-hp 2.0-liter turbodiesel I-4 with 236 lb-ft of torque.
Is Volkswagen Jetta 2012 a good car?
Most reviewers tested the model with the available five-cylinder engine said it provides adequate power in all situations. Critics liked the diesel-powered Jetta TDI for its abundant low-end torque and good fuel economy, while the turbocharged Jetta GLI earned praise for its more robust acceleration.
How many miles per gallon does a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta get?
Up to 30 city / 42 highway
2012 Volkswagen Jetta/MPG
How fast can a 2012 Jetta go?
The five-cylinder, 20-valve 2.5-liter engine is a Volkswagen stalwart, providing good power for the Jetta’s needs. It accelerates from zero to 60 in 8.5 seconds with the 6-speed automatic, and powers the Jetta to a top speed of 127 mph, so there’s plenty in reserve.
What kind of engine does a 2012 VW Jetta have?
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has lots of personalities. Base fours are sluggish; five-cylinders are fine if not exciting; GLI and TDI models get our respect for great fuel economy and very good handling. Volkswagen’s 2012 Jetta lineup now offers four powerplants and three transmissions, but we’ll make it simple for you–take the TDI or GLI.
What kind of gas mileage does a VW Jetta get?
Of the two powertrains offered in the Jetta SportWagen, the diesel’s our clear favorite. Performance is about the same as that of the five-cylinder, and so’s the smoothness–while fuel economy is 42 mpg highway. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen isn’t exactly like its sedan counterpart–it’s noticeably smaller but nicer inside.
What’s the name of the new VW Jetta?
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen isn’t exactly like its sedan counterpart–it’s noticeably smaller but nicer inside. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta hits showrooms for the new model year with a big victory notched into its serpentine belt.
Are there any recalls on the 2012 VW Jetta?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.