2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE AT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '09 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon (MIAS) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '09 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (Montreal) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE AT is a 170-hp 2.5-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,525 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Jetta SportWagen measures 179.4 inches long on a 101.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,525 ($34,129 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I5 DOHC 20V |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.6 x 91.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16.0 in |
| Tires Front | 205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | 205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 59.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in |
| Front Track | 60.7 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 32.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,285 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 20, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign 16V913000
905 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen JETTA
Owner Complaints
905 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen JETTA (31 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 226 |
| Service Brakes | 214 |
| Diesel | 195 |
| Power Train | 142 |
| Electrical System | 112 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 103 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.