Engines1981–1983

What engines does the Volkswagen Jetta (1981-1983) come with?

The Volkswagen Jetta (1981-1983) was offered with 6 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
1.8L Petrol112 hp153 NmManualFront Wheel Drive179 km/h9.6 s8.4 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol110 hp140 NmManualFront Wheel Drive178 km/h9.6 s8.9 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Diesel70 hp130 NmManualFront Wheel Drive153 km/h14.0 s6.0 l/100km3 trims
1.5L Petrol70 hp110 NmManualFront Wheel Drive156 km/h13.7 s8.7 l/100km5 trims
1.3L Petrol60 hp93 NmManualFront Wheel Drive147 km/h15.4 s8.4 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp102 NmManualFront Wheel Drive141 km/h17.8 s6.0 l/100km5 trims
How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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