Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 101.5 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 165.8 in | 165.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 68.3 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 58.4 in | 58.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3296 lb. | 3040 lb. | 3137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.6 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
Trim | Base | 2.5 | 2.0T | GLI | Wolfsburg Edition |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45WR17 tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |   |
  |   |   |   | 225/45HR17 tires |   |
Trim | Base | GTI |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 225/45WR17 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |
  | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
Trim | Base | GTI |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 225/45WR17 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |
  | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Lots of torque all across the power-band, entertaining amount of power but still very reasonable on gas, especially on the highway. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Peppy, smooth see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
The VR6 has real character. It tends to be a little rough on cold start-up, but the noises it makes are intoxicating. Once warm, it is smooth as a turbine. The DSG is a wonderment, changing gears seamlessly, and exactly when you ask for them. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Great 2.0l turbo engine, very torquey, no turbo lag at all, nice engine sound. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
The powerful V6 with a low RPM torque band starting at 2300 RPM which makes it a great city car vs my previous experience with 4-cylinder turbo engines in like compact vehicles. Engine as coupled with the DSG tranny is a fantastic combo. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
The engine performance is very exploitable but not overwhelming. The DSG transmission exploits all of the engine’s strengths of a wide torque band and quick response. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Very linear you can feel the power through the entire torque curve. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smooth, linear, exceptional power for class. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
The narrow angle VR6 is a spectacularly smooth engine once warmed up. Paired with the tuned exhaust system it makes Porsche-esque noises and has strong, turbine like response in the midrange revs. Just enough power to keep you from getting into trouble. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Peak torque comes on between 1500 and 2000 rpm and stays through redline in the first 3 gears (DSG transmission). Quick, smooth and easy shifts with steering wheel paddles, faster than I can shift a manual. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The engine is where I'm probably the most pleased and simultaneously disappointed. First, only having 190hp makes zero sense when this same engine will make 228hp in the X1. The low end feels extremely strong, but as the revs pass 4500, power tapers off significantly much like the MKV GTI does. It feels 100% artificially limited considering all the technology under the valve covers of the B46 engine, though. My wife rarely spins the engine to that upper rev range, so it is completely fine for her driving style. That said, the "fake" limitation really hurts the Clubman's value proposition against the other hot hatches on the market.The 6MT and clutch are easy to modulate and smooth, but both lack the engagement and feedback of my FR-S. The rev matching feature on downshifts work well. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Can be a little sluggish, transmission is great, but automanual not very useful. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Sluggish in the winter. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | Base | 16,490 | 15,886 | 640 |
4dr Sedan | 2.5 | 18,110 | 17,063 | 640 |
4dr Sedan | 2.0T | 22,110 | 20,585 | 640 |
4dr Sedan | GLI | 24,110 | 22,434 | 640 |
4dr Sedan | Wolfsburg Edition | 19,460 | 18,334 | 640 |
2dr Hatch | Base | 14,990 | 14,378 | 640 |
2dr Hatch | GTI | 22,200 | 20,688 | 640 |
4dr Hatch | Base | 17,110 | 16,555 | 640 |
4dr Hatch | GTI | 22,720 | 21,150 | 640 |