Volkswagen Jetta
Jetta II · 1985–1992 · 8 model years · 14 trims
Unverified
Photo: Volkswagen Jetta II TX phase 1 Face avant by Olifer7, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Jetta CL by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Jetta GL by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW Jetta II Beach by KarleHorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1986 Volkswagen Jetta TX - 1595cc 1.6 (75PS) Petrol - Tornado Red - 05-2024, Rear by Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Volkswagen Jetta II TX phase 1 Face avant by Olifer7, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Jetta CL by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Jetta GL by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Jetta II Beach by KarleHorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Volkswagen Jetta TX - 1595cc 1.6 (75PS) Petrol - Tornado Red - 05-2024, Rear by Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $11,740 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $11,740 |
| GL ECO Diesel 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel turbocharged | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/36 (33) | $12,040 |
| Carat 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $12,760 |
| Carat 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $12,760 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $10,815 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,815 |
| GL Diesel 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/39 (34) | $11,015 |
| Carat 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $11,530 |
| Carat 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $11,530 |
| GL Diesel Turbo 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel turbocharged | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/36 (33) | — |
| 1990 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $10,295 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,295 |
| GL Diesel 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/39 (34) | $10,815 |
| Carat 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $10,990 |
| Carat 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,990 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/26 (22) | $11,440 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $11,440 |
| GL Wolfsburg 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/26 (22) | $12,490 |
| GL Wolfsburg 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $12,490 |
| Carat 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/26 (22) | $15,460 |
| Carat 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $15,460 |
| GL Diesel 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/39 (34) | — |
| 1988 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $10,660 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $10,660 |
| Carat 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $14,520 |
| Carat 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $14,520 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/25 (22) | $10,660 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $10,660 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/25 (22) | $8,990 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $8,990 |
| GL Turbodiesel 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/40 (35) | $9,990 |
| 1.6L TDI Turbo 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel turbocharged | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/39 (34) | — |
| 1985 | |||||||
| GL 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/25 (23) | $8,670 |
| GL 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $8,670 |
| GLI 3AT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/25 (23) | $10,315 |
| GLI 5MT · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $10,315 |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/41 (35) | — |
| 1.6L TDI Turbo 5MT · Sedan | 1.6L I4 diesel turbocharged | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 31/38 (34) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | — |
| 1991 | 7 | — |
| 1990 | 7 | — |
| 1989 | 5 | — |
| 1988 | 8 | — |
| 1987 | 4 | — |
| 1986 | 3 | — |
| 1985 | 4 | — |
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.