How much does the old Jetta weigh?
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The curb weight is 1105 kg for the gasoline version and 1170 kg for the diesel version. The interior of the old Jetta is relatively outdated and lacks innovation, with unified decorative combinations for the seats and steering wheel. The old Jetta model was discontinued in 2012, and there are no new cars available now, only used cars can be purchased. Jetta is a car brand under FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd., a joint venture of the German Volkswagen Group in China. Its first product, the Jetta-MK1, was launched in Europe in 1979. Structurally, the Jetta (including later Vento/Bora) is essentially a Golf with a trunk added, making the Jetta a derivative of the Golf. 1991-1997: The first Jetta A2 (second-generation Jetta) was assembled and rolled off the production line at FAW Car Plant. The second-generation Jetta was officially launched in Changchun in CKD (Complete Knock Down) form. 1997-2004: The domestic Jetta underwent its first facelift, equipped with a Twincam5V 1.6L EFI engine codenamed EA113. The new car was named "Jetta King". 2004-2012: The Jetta was facelifted again, named the "Jetta Partner". The new model underwent exterior modifications and upgraded up to 21 configurations. 2012-Present: The new Jetta, based on the PQ25+ platform, was officially launched.
I drove an old Jetta for over a decade, so I know its weight like the back of my hand. The boxy first-gen domestically produced models from the 1990s with manual transmissions and spare tires weighed around 1.05 tons when empty. Fully loaded with five passengers and luggage, it could reach up to 1.4 tons. The most noticeable difference was the fuel consumption jumping from the usual 7-8 liters per 100 km to over 10 liters, and the steering wheel felt much heavier than when empty. The later round-headlight Jetta Spring version released after 2000 was even heavier, with added safety features pushing the weight to about 1.1 tons. When changing the oil, lifting the body made the front wheel suspension feel particularly strained.
