How much does the old Jetta weigh?

[ValentinaFitz]

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 The interior of the old Jetta is relatively outdated and lacks innovation, with unified decorative combinations for the seats and steering wheel.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.

[ElisaDella]

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.

[Harmony]

After checking the automotive database, the weight of the old Jetta varies significantly across different versions. The carburetor-equipped old CL model has a curb weight of 1035kg, while the 1997 facelifted CT model added fog lights and ABS, increasing the weight to 1060kg. Later, the upgraded fuel-injected Cix Partner version reached 1100kg due to the installation of dual airbags. The heaviest is the 2004 City Star model, which weighed 1120kg after adding heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. These original data can be found in the repair manuals of auto repair shops.

[LaMelanie]

Having towed dozens of old Jettas in the repair shop, pushing them empty feels exceptionally solid. A typical manual transmission model weighs just over 900 kg when stripped of interior. The heaviest is the driving school version, with reinforced floor brackets adding 60 kg, and the front wheel bearings often squeak from frequent use. Water accumulation in the spare tire well adds extra weight—once, a flood-damaged car was lifted to reveal 30+ kg of mud caked on the chassis.

[EliasAnn]

On the old Jetta owners' forum, an engineer once explained that this car's weight distribution is actually quite deliberate. Even with a cast iron engine in the front, the rear-mounted fuel tank design maintains a nearly balanced 55:45 front-rear weight ratio, preventing floatiness at highway speeds. Last time I helped a fellow car enthusiast move, the trunk was packed with tools and two bags of cement - the toll scale showed 1.36 tons. The rear suspension was compressed to just three fingers' clearance, yet the car remained rock-solid on provincial roads.