What is the maximum actual speed of the Jetta VS5?
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The maximum actual speed of the Jetta VS5 is 175 kilometers per hour. The Volkswagen Jetta VS5 is positioned as a compact SUV, with a new car length of 4419mm and a wheelbase of 2630mm. It features a large hexagonal matrix-style diamond chrome scale front grille design, LED automatic combination headlights, and C-shaped fog lights that highlight a dynamic and youthful appearance. The taillights use a Y-shaped light source, a spoiler, and a high-mounted brake light. The new car is equipped with an AQ520 Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission, powered by an EA211 1.4T turbocharged engine with 150 horsepower, a peak torque of 250 Nm, and uses 18-inch two-tone aluminum alloy multi-spoke wheels, 225/50R18 Linglong tires, and front MacPherson rear multi-link independent suspension.
I've driven the Jetta VS5 with the 1.4T turbocharged engine a few times, and it's indeed powerful. On a good stretch of highway, I once floored the accelerator and reached around 175km/h, with decent body stability. However, it's important to note that speed is affected by many factors: when the car is fully loaded with passengers or the trunk is full, the top speed drops to around 165km/h; with severely worn tires, the car can feel unstable at high speeds. There's no need to push the limits in daily driving—what's truly practical is the car's acceleration response between 80-120km/h, making overtaking very crisp. Also, a reminder: the speed limit on most highways in China is 120km/h. Speeding is both dangerous and fuel-inefficient—safety should always come first.
The official top speed of the Jetta VS5 is labeled as 180km/h, but it's difficult to achieve in actual tests. I've driven my friend's VS5, and on a flat road with the accelerator fully pressed, it could only reach around 172km/h, possibly due to the transmission tuning being more comfort-oriented. This speed is completely sufficient for a family SUV, especially considering the 1.4T engine only produces 150 horsepower. The key point is the safety details: at top speed, the steering wheel noticeably becomes heavier, which can make novice drivers nervous; additionally, the tire and wind noise are significant, and the sound insulation is average. It's recommended that owners not obsess over the top speed value and instead focus more on daily fuel consumption performance, which is more practical. This car is quite fuel-efficient in the city, averaging around 7L/100km.
