Volkswagen Jetta
Mk1 · 1980–1984 · 5 model years · 10 trims
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Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW Jetta I front 20080315 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Volkswagen Jetta GL by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9671) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Jetta I front 20080315 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Volkswagen Jetta GL by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9671) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.7L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/24 (21) | $8,510 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.7L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (26) | $8,510 |
| GLI 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | $8,990 |
| GLI 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $8,990 |
| 1.6L TDI 4MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 35/41 (37) | — |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 33/37 (35) | — |
| 1.6L TDI Turbo 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel turbocharged | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/38 (34) | — |
| 1983 | |||||||
| 2-Door · Sedan | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) | 65 | 88 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,990 |
| 4-Door · Sedan | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) | 65 | 88 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $8,210 |
| Diesel · Sedan | 1.6L Diesel Inline-4 | 52 | — | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| 2-Door · Sedan | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) | 65 | 88 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $8,375 |
| 4-Door · Sedan | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) | 65 | 88 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $8,595 |
| Diesel · Sedan | 1.6L Diesel Inline-4 | 52 | — | 5-speed Manual | FWD | — | $9,240 |
| 1981 | |||||||
| 2-Door · Sedan | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) | 74 | 89 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,975 |
| 4-Door · Sedan | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) | 74 | 89 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $8,195 |
| Diesel · Sedan | 1.6L Diesel Inline-4 | 52 | — | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | — |
| 1980 | |||||||
| 2-Door · Sedan | 1.6L Inline-4 (EA827) | 76 | 88 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,650 |
| 4-Door · Sedan | 1.6L Inline-4 (EA827) | 76 | 88 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,870 |
| Diesel · Sedan | 1.5L Diesel Inline-4 | 48 | — | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.