Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
Wolfsburg	2.0L I4	FWD	3,230 lbs.	200 hp	16.1 lbs/hp
S	2.5L I5	FWD	3,230 lbs.	170 hp	19.0 lbs/hp
SE	2.5L I5	FWD	3,230 lbs.	170 hp	19.0 lbs/hp
SEL	2.5L I5	FWD	3,285 lbs.	170 hp	19.3 lbs/hp

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
	2.0L I4	FWD	2,804 lbs.	115 hp	24.4 lbs/hp
S	2.0L I4	FWD	2,804 lbs.	115 hp	24.4 lbs/hp
TDI	2.0L I4	FWD	3,161 lbs.	140 hp	22.6 lbs/hp
SE	2.5L I5	FWD	3,018 lbs.	170 hp	17.8 lbs/hp
SEL	2.5L I5	FWD	3,018 lbs.	170 hp	17.8 lbs/hp
SportWagen TDI	2.0L I4	FWD	3,230 lbs.	140 hp	23.1 lbs/hp
SportWagen S	2.5L I5	FWD	3,228 lbs.	170 hp	19.0 lbs/hp
SportWagen SE	2.5L I5	FWD	3,285 lbs.	170 hp	19.3 lbs/hp