Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012--2011-2017 | 2012--2011-2017 | 2012--2011-2017 | 2012--2011-2017 | 2012--2011-2017 | 2012--2011-2017 | 2012--2011-2017 |
Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
Trim | Base | S | SE | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI | Base | S | SE | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
Engines | ||||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||||
Tires | ||||||||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control. | ||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||||||||||||||
Climate Control | ||||||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||||||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | ||||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | ||||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Transmission | ||||||||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012--2011-2017 Volkswagen Jetta
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD