VW Jetta II

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Volkswagen
VW Jetta (1984-1987)
VW Jetta (1984-1987)
Jetta II
Production period: 1984–1992 (outside Europe until 1997)
Class : Compact class
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.3–1.8 liters
USA: 1.8–2.0 liters
(40–102 kW)
Diesel engines :
1.6 liters
(40–59 kW)
Length: 4315-4385 mm
Width: 1665-1675 mm
Height: 1395-1415 mm
Wheelbase : 2475 mm
Empty weight : 910-1010 kg
Previous model VW Jetta I.
successor VW Vento

The VW Jetta is a compact class vehicle from the vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen . The second generation of the Jetta (type 16E / 19E, later 1G2) was again available as a two- or four-door notchback sedan from the beginning of 1984. The vehicle is based on the 1983 Golf , the structure is the same for both up to the C-pillar. The Jetta has rectangular instead of round headlights. The shape of the Jetta II was more harmonious than that of the VW Jetta I and the space was also larger. Above all, the trunk, with its capacity of 660 liters according to the VDA measurement, was a selling point, especially since the Golf was not yet available as a variant at the time. The all-wheel drive variant was also available with a folding rear bench seat.

A wide range of petrol and diesel engines from 40 to a maximum of 102 kW (54 to 139 hp) were available for selection. For the 1.6 and 1.8 l engines (up to 90 hp), three-speed automatic transmissions were also available in addition to manual transmissions. From July 1987 there was the Syncro with all-wheel drive, which was only available with the 1.8-liter gasoline engine, initially with 66 kW (90 hp) and later with 72 kW (98 hp). From April 1987 the most powerful version was a Jetta with a top speed of 201 km / h with 1781 cc and 16 valves (all other engines were eight-valve).

The numerous equipment variants of the first generation have now been reduced to four variants: C, CL, GL and Carat. The luxurious "Carat" was withdrawn from the range in 1987. The sporty variants GT, GTD and GT 16V were added later. The equipment level of the Jetta II was generally somewhat higher than that of a comparable VW Golf.

The production of the Jetta II ended in the western markets in early 1992 with the appearance of the Vento. In the People's Republic of China , it continued to be manufactured and further developed as the FAW-VW Jetta from 1991 onwards.

The names of the sporty versions of the Jetta I, CLI & GLI, were adopted for export models of the Jetta II, for example in South Africa, Japan and the USA. The Jetta II CLI from South Africa 1992 was fitted with the front section of the Rallye Golf as standard in the last year of production .

Some bodywork companies offered a Jetta II convertible, partially implemented with parts of the Golf I convertible.

Model history

1984

Rear view

In February, VW introduced the Jetta II with the following engines: 1.3 l with 40 kW (55 PS), 1.6 l with 55 kW (75 PS), 1.8 l with 66 kW (90 PS), 1 , 6 l naturally aspirated diesel with 40 kW (54 PS) and the 1.6 l turbo diesel with 51 kW (70 PS). These are available in the equipment variants C, CL, GL and Carat, whereby the latter was only available with the 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 66 kW and four doors.

1985

Introduction of the Jetta GT with 1.8 liters and 82 kW (112 PS), parallel to the Golf GTI. This model variant differs from the standard versions on the outside through black fender flares, a black film on the side skirts, a black rear spoiler and red decorative stripes on the bumpers and strips, as well as red emblems and disc brakes all around. The model is equipped with a sports suspension that lowers the GT by around 10 mm.

1986

The optionally available, but not standard, catalytic converter reduces the engine output of the Jetta GT from 112 hp to 79 kW (107 hp).

For the first time, the Jetta is available with an anti-lock braking system at an additional cost , initially only for the more powerful versions from 90 hp.

VW's 16-V engines were presented for the Golf at the 1985 IAA , and in the Jetta at the 1986 Geneva Motor Show . They will be available from June 1986.

1987

The following engines are available with catalytic converters: 1.6 l and 72 HP, 1.8 l with 84 HP (both U-Kat) and from March 1.6 l with 70 HP (G-Kat).

The Jetta GT 16V is presented. The models without a catalytic converter achieve an output of 139 hp with a displacement of 1.8 l, the version with G-Kat achieves an output of 102 kW (129 hp). Outwardly, the GT 16V differs from the "8V-GT" in that it has a roof antenna with electronic amplifier, a twin-pipe rear muffler, a larger front spoiler with air ducts for cooling the brakes and corresponding "16V" additional emblems on the radiator grille, the rear and the glove compartment. In addition, the model is basically only available with four doors and is 10 mm lower than the "8V-GT".

The elaborate Carat model variant is no longer available, the GL version is upgraded as a replacement, including standard color glazing, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, central locking and velor seat covers, as well as a through-loading device for the rear seat bench. The GL also receives the Carat's chrome trim package.

The designation "C" for the basic versions is omitted, these are only called "Jetta".

Parallel to the Golf GT, there is also a sporty Jetta GT with 66 kW (90 PS). In addition, a GTD version with the 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine with 51 kW (70 hp) is available.

VW Jetta CL (1987-1989)

The Jetta is now also available as a Syncro model (type 16E / 19E-299) with all-wheel drive. Only the 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 90 hp in the 'Jetta', CL and GT variants is available. The Syncro models are the only Jetta version to have a foldable rear seat (also split asymmetrically in the GT), as the rear axle construction with viscous coupling required a higher trunk floor. The Syncros can be recognized by the syncro lettering on the rear, the front fenders as well as on the dashboard and on the larger front spoiler of the 16V. Like this one, they are only available with four doors.

The next special model followed in April 1987, the Jetta “Court”. It differs from other models with dark blue decorative stripes (Alpine white paint, color code L90E) or white decorative stripes (Orly blue metallic paint, color code P5Z and Tornado red, color code LY3D) and a tennis ball as a logo. The rear seat bench has a fold-out armrest in the middle with an additional fold-out plastic element with integrated cup holders.

The first major facelift took place in September 1987 (for the 1988 model year): the front grille only had three ribs instead of seven, including the larger VW logo, the exterior mirrors were mounted closer to the front near the A-pillar instead of on the web of the front triangular window, which is no longer necessary. The side bumper strips are now wider and are plugged into the body instead of glued. There is now an enlarged VW emblem in the middle of the rear panel. The interior has been upgraded with larger door storage boxes, optionally with drawers or loudspeaker grilles, as well as with larger lever switches on the steering column.

1988

Jetta II before delivery at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg (1988)

The next special model followed in May 1988, the Jetta "Coach".

The special Jetta “Style” model was only offered in this model year with parts of the interior made of leather and a special paint finish based on the 16V.

At the same time, the GTX model was introduced. The name GTX was intended to better distinguish the two most powerful, sporty Jetta models from the GT with only 66 kW (90 hp) (until then all sporty models from 66 kW had the name “GT”). This abbreviation also emphasized the relationship to the Golf GTI. Therefore the engine range (107/112 and 129/139 hp), the equipment and the technology corresponded to those of the Golf GTI resp. of the GTI 16V: with a lowered body, sports seats, multifunction display , red decorative stripes on the bumpers and the side bumper strips, large front spoilers (with the 16V with the air ducts for brake cooling, otherwise blinded openings) and rear spoilers as well as four brake discs, the front ventilated. The 8-V variants were also available with two doors, the 16-V variants only with four doors. All GTX models had a large “GTX” or “GTX 16V” emblem on the grille. All GTX models also had flared fenders made of black plastic on the wheel arches and black decorative films on the sills.

1989

In 1989 the internal type designation changed from 16E / 19E to 1G2 .

The two-door is only available as the "CL". After the discontinuation of the basic "Jetta" version, the CL is now also the basic model.

The 1.8-liter engine of the Jetta Syncro (now: Type 1G2-299) was converted to G-Kat and and the output increased to 72 kW (98 PS).

The GL receives power steering as standard, but the electric exterior mirror actuation and the through-loading device are omitted. The chrome trim package is now limited to two blank trim strips on each of the bumpers.

The GTX model is no longer available, all sporty versions are called GT or GT 16V again. The 16-V models have larger brakes from the VW Passat 35i at the front and are therefore now standard on 14 "wheels.

The ABS brake is now also available in conjunction with the rear drum brake for the weaker versions.

From February 1989, a new central electrical system from the Passat 35i or Corrado was used, recognizable by the hazard warning switch on the steering column (in the Golf this only happens six months later for the facelift for the 1990 model year). Now the front wiper linkage has different wiper shafts, recognizable by the larger nuts (M8 instead of M6) for fastening the wiper arm. The wiper arms from before and after this point in time are therefore not interchangeable.

VW Jetta CL two-door (1989–1992)

The Jetta special model “Pacific” is presented in May.

The second major facelift followed in August 1989: All models now have larger, bulky bumpers with aprons painted in the vehicle color (on the Golf this was only available on the GL and the GTI) and a large front spoiler (as on the Golf GTI). The side view has been upgraded with narrow bumper strips on the doors and black sill extensions (as with the Golf GTI). On the GT, the rear spoiler is now also painted in the same color as the car, its attachment has also been changed and it is now made of hard plastic. After all, the tailgate of all versions has a large plastic panel between the rear lights. Due to the new bumpers, the Jetta is seven centimeters longer than before.

With the facelift, the range of diesel engines will be expanded to include two new units. The most powerful diesel is now the 1.6-liter turbo diesel with an additional charge air cooler and 80 hp. As an "environmental diesel", the same engine block is offered as a soft turbo and with Oxi-KAT, designed for 60 hp. Like the naturally aspirated diesel, the latter is not available as a GTD.

1990

The special model "Flair" appears, based on the CL version, with four doors, GL velor interior, central locking, sliding roof, height-adjustable driver's seat, green-tinted colored glass.

Headlight leveling is now standard on all German models . The basis for this is a statutory provision that applies to new vehicles from January 1, 1990.

1991/1992

All models have side indicators in the fenders (instead of the version emblem) and a height-adjustable driver's seat. The model range is reduced by the 1.8 l catalytic converter with 84 hp. The last vehicles roll off the assembly line in both Wolfsburg and Puebla.

Jetta II in the USA

VW Jetta II (1985) for North America - most successful import car of the 1980s in the USA

1985 VW presented the Jetta II in the USA. There is a choice of one petrol and two diesel engines. The comfort equipment is generally more extensive than in Europe, and the use of other bumpers means that the vehicle is approx. 5 cm longer there. In the USA the sporty model is still called GLI instead of GT and with 74 or 77 kW (100 or 105 PS) has less power than its European counterpart.

In 1987 the GLI 16V appeared on the US market and was only available there with a catalytic converter and 95 kW (129 hp). With the introduction of the GLI 16V, the standard GLI is no longer required. In the same year, the plants in Westmoreland in the USA and Puebla in Mexico start production of the Jetta.

In 1989 the factory in Westmoreland was closed again. The production plants go to China. The US models were then imported from Mexico.

In 1990, a 2.0-l 16V engine with 100 kW (136 PS), which is known in Europe from the Passat, replaced the previous 1.8-l engine in the GLI 16V, as it can also be operated with regular gasoline.

China production

The rear of the Chinese VW Jetta

The Jetta was built in the People's Republic of China from November 1991. At first it was almost completely similar to the vehicles produced in Germany. However, only the 1.6-liter engine was available.

In the meantime there were various model updates to adapt the Jetta to the current VW design line. From 1997 there was the VW Jetta King (type 1GD), a mixture between the old Jetta II and the VW Passat B4 . A facelift took place in 2002. From 2010 there was the VW Jetta Pioneer . Production of the Jetta II in China was ended in February 2013. The successor was the VW Jetta Night based on the VW Jetta VI . This adjustment was necessary because the Jetta VI had already been offered on the Chinese market in a form similar to the European one as VW Lavida and VW Sagitar .

Special models

Beach special model

With special models it was tried again and again to increase the ailing sales. Versions for the German market are mentioned here: Jetta “Strada”, “Beach”, “Coach”, “Court”, “Pacific”, “Flair”, “TX” or “Style”.

In general, these were based on the respective basic model, which also had special seat covers, mostly with green colored glazing, paintwork (metallic or red) that would otherwise be subject to a surcharge, as well as partially with a steel sunroof or other extras (e.g. power steering) and adhesive lettering on the sides and was equipped at the stern. Exceptions to this were the "TX" with raised plastic emblems and the "Style", which was based on the 16V and had an interior with leather parts and a special paint.

The Jetta “Cat” was available in Austria (base: CL) as a counterpart to the Golf “Rabbit”.

Technical specifications

  • Construction period: 1984–1992
  • Engine: four-cylinder in-line engine, water-cooled
  • Valve control: OHC
  • Mixture structure : a downdraft register carburetor (2E2 Pierburg) or Bosch K-Jetronic (mechanical gasoline injection), later: Bosch Mono-Jetronic (electronic gasoline injection)
  • Transmission: 4- and 5-speed manual transmission (mostly with a long 5th gear, sometimes also referred to as 4 + E, only in the GT “real” 5-speed transmission), 3-speed automatic transmission
  • Brakes: front disc brake, rear drum brake (GT: front discs and rear discs); optionally ABS
  • Dimensions L × W × H:

Up to model year 1989: ** 4315 × 1665 × 1415 mm (GT: 1405)

From model year 1990: ** 4385 × 1675 × 1415 mm (GT: 1405)

Petrol engines

model Displacement power Max. Torque Motor
ISIN
letters
Mixture preparation construction time
1.3 1272 cc 40 kW (54 hp) at 5200 min -1 94 Nm at 3300 min -1 HK / MH / 2G Carburetor 2E3 12/1983 - 07/1992
1.3 1272 cc 40 kW (54 hp) at 5200 min -1 97 Nm at 3000 min -1 NZ Digijet, G-Cat 08/1985 - 07/1992
1.6 1595 cc 55 kW (75 hp) at 5000 min -1 125 Nm at 2500 min -1 EZ / ABN Carburetor 2E2 12/1983 - 07/1992
1.6 1595 cc 51 kW (69 hp) at 5200 min -1 118 Nm at 2700 min -1 PN Carburettor 2EE, G-Kat 08/1985 - 07/1992
1.6 1595 cc 53 kW (72 hp) at 5200 min -1 120 Nm at 2700 min -1 RF Carburettor 2E2, U-Kat 08/1986 - 10/1991
1.8 1781 cc 66 kW (90 hp) at 5200 min -1 145 Nm at 3300 min -1 GU Carburetor 2E2 12/1983 - 10/1991
1.8 1781 cc 66 kW (90 hp) at 5200 min -1 137 Nm at 3300 min -1 GX K-Jetronic 12/1983 - 07/1988
1.8 1781 cc 66 kW (90 hp) at 5200 min -1 137 Nm at 3300 min -1 GX KA / KE-Jetronic, G-Cat 12/1983 - 07/1988
1.8 1781 cc 62 kW (84 HP) at 5000 min -1 142 Nm at 3000 min -1 RH Carburettor 2E2, U-Kat 08/1986 - 07/1990
1.8 1781 cc 66 kW (90 hp) at 5250 min -1 142 Nm at 3000 min -1 RP Monojet, G-Cat 08/1986 - 10/1991
1.8 Syncro 1781 cc 72 kW (98 hp) at 5400 min -1 143 Nm at 3000 min -1 1P Digifant, G-Cat 08/1988 - 07/1991
1.8 GLI (USA) 1781 cc 74 kW (100 PS) 146 Nm HT K-Jetronic 01/1985 - 07/1985
1.8 GT 1781 cc 82 kW (112 hp) at 5500 min -1 155 Nm at 3100 min -1 EV K-Jetronic 10/1984 - 07/1987
1.8 GT 1781 cc 79 kW (107 hp) at 5500 min -1 154 Nm at 3500 min -1 RG K-Jetronic , U-Cat 08/1986 - 03/1987
1.8 GT 1781 cc 79 kW (107 hp) at 5250 min -1 154 Nm at 3250 min -1 RD KE-Jetronic , G-Kat 08/1985 - 07/1988
1.8 GT / GTX 1781 cc 82 kW (112 hp) at 5400 min -1 159 Nm at 4000 min -1 PB Digifant 01/1987 - 10/1991
1.8 GT / GTX 1781 cc 79 kW (107 hp) at 5400 min -1 157 Nm at 3800 min -1 PF Digifant, G-Cat 08/1987 - 10/1991
1.8 (USA) 1781 cc 74 kW (100 hp) at 5250 min -1 146 Nm at 3000 min -1 RV Digifant, G-Cat 08/1986 - 07/1991
1.8 GT 16V 1781 cc 102 kW (139 hp) at 6100 min -1 168 Nm at 4600 min -1 KR K-Jetronic 02/1986 - 10/1991
1.8 GT / GTX / GLI 16V 1781 cc 95 kW (129 hp) at 5800 min -1 168 Nm at 4250 min -1 PL KE-Jetronic , G-Kat 02/1986 - 10/1991
2.0 GLI 16V (USA) 1984 cc 100 kW (136 hp) at 5800 min -1 180 Nm at 4400 min -1 9A Bosch KE-Motronic, G-Cat 08/1989 - 07/1992

Diesel engines

model Displacement power Max. Torque Motor
ISIN
letters
Specialty construction time
1.6 D 1588 cc 40 kW (54 hp) at 4800 min -1 100 Nm at 2300 to 2900 min -1 JP / ME   12/1983 - 07/1992
1.6 TD 1588 cc 44 kW (60 hp) at 4500 min -1 110 Nm at 2400 to 2600 min -1 1V Oxi cat 08/1989 - 07/1992
1.6 TD 1588 cc 51 kW (69 hp) at 4500 min -1 133 Nm at 2500 to 2900 min -1 JR / MF   12/1983 - 10/1991
1.6 TD 1588 cc 59 kW (80 hp) at 4500 min -1 155 Nm at 2500-3000 min -1 RA / SB Intercooler 04/1989 - 10/1991

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