2001 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan Sedan FWD Puebla, Mexico For 2001, improved cloth and velour interior materials come standard in the GL and GLS trim. Side curtain airbags that offer head protection for front and rear passengers are introduced this year, and steering wheel controls for the audio and cruise systems are available on GLS/GLX trim models. Optional 17-inch wheels and a sport suspension can be had on GLS models with the 1.8T or VR6 engine. The new sport suspension comes standard with GLX trim and all models get redesigned cupholders and a trunk entrapment release button. VW has also brought back the sporty Wolfsburg Edition of the Jetta with many features that appeal to the driving enthusiast. For those seeking more utility in the Jetta line up, a wagon model is promised for the spring of 2001. Solid build quality, rich interior materials, loads of features, available turbo and V6 engines. Cookie-cutter Euro-copy sheetmetal, bigger standard-features list means bigger base price. The Jetta, Volkswagen's sedan version of the Golf, has always been one of our favorites. Like many cars conceived in Germany, the Jetta possesses an uncanny ability to keep the driver in touch with every undulation and irregularity on the road without sacrificing comfort. For 2001, the fourth-generation of VW's best-selling Jetta will see only minor equipment changes. Honda Civic Mazda 626 Nissan Altima Saturn S-Series 224,000 10100,000 2Unlimited 12Unlimited NA NA NA 4 2 liters Inline 115 hp @ 5200 rpm 122 ft-lbs. @ 2600 rpm 172.3 in. 68.3 in. 56.9 in. 2893 lbs. 98.9 in. 38.6 in. 36.9 in. 53.7 in. 52.5 in. NA NA 41.5 in. 33.5 in. 13 cu.ft. Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Very Good Rating = Very Good Good Good Not Tested Not Tested 14.5 gal. 24 mpg / 31 mpg 22 mpg / 28 mpg 348 mi. / 450 mi. 319 mi. / 406 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $15,228 $16,700 7.35% $550 N/A 2% of the Base MSRP GL (5M): 2.0L I4 SOHC SMPI 8-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; engine oil cooler; 90 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 4.24 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear semi-independent torsion suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 14.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with body-colored rub strip; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps with daytime running lights; driver's and passenger's manual remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6" steel wheels; P195/65HR15 BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; air conditioning, air filter, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, in-dash CDpre-wiring, 8 speakers, theft deterrent, and integrated roof antenna; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, trunk ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags, driver's and front passenger's head airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, manual front and rear windows; variable-speed intermittent speed front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable tilt headrests, driver's and front passenger's seats include 6-way adjustment; 60/40 foldingrear bench seat with tilt headrests; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, driver's side auxiliary visor; day/night rearview mirror; covered storage floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and body-colored door handles. GL TDI (5M) (in addition to or instead of GL (5M) equipment): 1.9L I4 SOHC direct diesel injection intercooled turbo 8-valve engine, requires diesel fuel and 3.39 axle ratio. GLS (5M) (in addition to or instead of GL (5M) equipment): Driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; cruise control; power front and rear windows with driver's and passenger's 1-touch down function; center armrest with storage; premium cloth seats. GLS TDI (5M) (in addition to or instead of GLS (5M) equipment): 1.9L I4 SOHC direct diesel injection intercooled turbo 8-valve engine, requires diesel fuel and 3.39 axle ratio. GLS 1.8T (5M) (in addition to or instead of GLS (5M) equipment): 1.8L I4 DOHC SMPI 20-valve intercooled turbo engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); traction control, and a 3.94 axle ratio. GLS VR6 (5M) (in addition to or instead of GLS 1.8T (5M) equipment): 2.8L V6 SOHC SMPI 12-valve engine; 3.39 axle ratio. GLX (5M) (in addition to or instead of GLS VR6 (5M) equipment): Front express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P205/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; climate control, 8 premium speakers, amplifier; cruise control; instrumentation display includes exterior temp, trip computer; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer fluid jets, rain detecting wipers, rear blind; front bucket seats with heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power adjustment, lumbar support; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, genuine wood dashboard insert, wood gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood console insert; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings; leather-wrapped steering wheel; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror. WOLFSBURG EDITION (5M) (in addition to or instead of GLS 1.8T (5M) equipment): Sport-ride suspension; power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P205/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; cruise control; front sports seats with adjustable tilt headrests; leather-wrapped gearshift knob; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; full floor console. -- Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic $864 $875 4X3 Side Curtain Protection $133 $150 CANE California & Northeast Emissions $90 $100