A ... or B... ?
compare 2002 Jetta TDI GLS - Wagon and Sedan - with a 1987 300D
specificiations comparison:
interesting... the 2002 Jetta SEDAN and the 1987 Mercedes 300D are nearly the same in width and weight...
the benz has a longer wheelbase, likely some of the reason for the nicer ride...
jetta v. 300D (in inches and pounds)
wheelbase: 98.9 v. 110.2 - benz longer wb by 11.3 inches
length: 172.3 v. 187.2 - benz longer by 14.9 inches (1' 2.9")
width: 68.3 v. 68.5 - benz is only 0.2 inches wider!
height: 56.7 v. 56.3 - JETTA is taller by 0.4 inches!
weight: 3009 v. 3390 - benz is 381 lbs heavier...
HP: 90 v. 141 - benz has 51 more ponies
FTLBS: 155 v. 197 - benz has 42 more torques
fuel tank: 14.5 v. 18.5 - benz has 4 more gallons
trunk space: 13.0 v. 14.6 - benz has 1.6 cubic feet more
mpg (city): 29 v. 21 - JETTA gets 5 to 8 MPG more in town (YMMV)
mpg (hwy): 40 v. 30 - JETTA gets 10mpg more on the hwy (YMMV) PO claims 40 mpg on benz
high book: $7732 v. 8550 - benz has more value on paper - reality is lt $4k, jetta gt $8k
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2002 JETTA 1.9L TDI SEDAN
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Horsepower 90 @ 3750 RPM Torque 155 @ 1900 RPM
Gas Mileage City 29/Hwy 40 Compression Ratio 19.5
Fuel Induction Electronic Fuel Induction Valve Train Single Overhead Cam
Valves Per Cylinder 2 Total Number Valves 8 Transmission Automatic Drivetrain FWD
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gallons
Wheel Base 98.9 inches Overall Length 172.3 inches Width with Mirrors 68.3 inches
Height 56.7 inches Curb Weight 3009 lbs. Tires / Wheel Size P195/65HR15
Turning Radius 35.8 feet Standard Axle Ratio 3.39 Maximum Ground Clearance 4.1 inches
Maximum Towing Not Recommended Payload Base Capacity 932 lbs.
Head Room: Front 38.6 inches Head Room: Rear 36.9 inches
Leg Room: Front 41.5 inches Leg Room: Rear 33.5 inches
Shoulder Room: Front 53.7 inches Shoulder Room: Rear 52.5 inches
EPA Passenger 86.9 cu.ft. EPA Trunk or Cargo 13.0 cu.ft.
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1987 300D - OM603 I-6
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Powertrain
3.0L Engine 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel Horsepower 141 Torque 197ftlb
(3.0 12V TD I6 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) 267 N·m (197 lb·ft) 10.9 202 km/h (126 mph))
#(2.5L Engine 5-Cyl, Turbo Diesel Horsepower 121 @ 4600 RPM Torque 165 @ 2400 RPM)
Gas Mileage City 23/Hwy 29 Compression Ratio 22.0 Valve Train Single Overhead Cam
Valves Per Cylinder 2 Total Number Valves 10 Transmission Automatic Drivetrain RWD
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gallons
Wheel Base 110.2 inches Overall Length 187.2 inches Width with Mirrors 68.5 inches
Height 56.3 inches Curb Weight 3390 lbs. Tires / Wheel Size P195/65R15
Turning Radius 37.0 feet Standard Axle Ratio 2.65
Maximum Towing Not Recommended Payload Base Capacity -
Head Room: Front 36.9 inches Head Room: Rear 36.9 inches
Leg Room: Front 41.7 inches Leg Room: Rear 33.5 inches
Shoulder Room: Front 55.9 inches Shoulder Room: Rear 55.7 inches
EPA Passenger - EPA Trunk or Cargo 14.6 cu.ft.
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jetta v. 300D (in inches and pounds)
wheelbase: 98.9 v. 110.2 - benz longer wb by 11.3 inches
length: 172.3 v. 187.2 - benz longer by 14.9 inches (1' 2.9")
width: 68.3 v. 68.5 - benz is only 0.2 inches wider!
height: 56.7 v. 56.3 - JETTA is taller by 0.4 inches!
weight: 3009 v. 3390 - benz is 381 lbs heavier...
estate: 99.2 in wheelbase, 173.6 in long.
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Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed 01M automatic
5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic 09G
Wheelbase saloon: 2,510 mm (98.8 in)
estate: 2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length saloon: 4,380 mm (172.4 in)
estate: 4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width 1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height saloon: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
estate: 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
'08 City Jetta sedan: 1,445 mm (56.9 in)
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