How long will a Jetta Hybrid last?
Hybrid batteries tend to last between 6-10 years on average. There are outliers in both directions, and warranty often covers when they fall below their life expectancy.
Is Jetta Hybrid good?
The Jetta Hybrid returns 41 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway, which is great for the class. It manages corners with confidence, thanks to its quick steering and agility. However, its regenerative brakes – like those in most hybrids – can sometimes feel too sensitive.
Is there a Jetta Hybrid?
Each Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is outfitted with a turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder engine and 20-kW electric motor for a combined output of 170 hp. Front-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission are also standard on every Jetta Hybrid model.
Is the 2013 VW Jetta a hybrid car?
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta lineup expands with the addition of a new hybrid model, and includes trim upgrades for selected models as well.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Jetta have?
The base sedan model is the Jetta S, which uses a single-overhead-cam 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 115 horsepower. That engine is an old but solid design. Jetta SE brings a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that makes more power, 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque, while getting almost the same fuel mileage.
What kind of battery does a VW Jetta use?
Unlike VW’s first hybrid (the Touareg) that relied on a nickel metal hydride battery pack, the Jetta uses more modern and efficient lithium-ion cells – 60 in total, mounted behind the rear seat backs and weighing less than 80 pounds. If that doesn’t sound like much, that’s because it isn’t. The batteries only provide 1.1 kWh of juice.
What’s the top speed of a Volkswagen Jetta?
It’s capable of propelling the Jetta SE from zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds with the 6-speed automatic, and powers Jetta to a top speed of 127 mph. It’s EPA-rated at a Combined 26 mpg, about what we got over nearly 500 miles of driving in a Jetta SEL automatic and SEL manual.