Engines1984–1986

What engines does the Volkswagen Jetta (1984-1986) come with?

The Volkswagen Jetta (1984-1986) was offered with 8 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
1.8L Petrol112 hp155 NmManualFront Wheel Drive189 km/h10.0 s8.3 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol90 hp145 NmManualFront Wheel Drive176 km/h11.1 s7.3 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive160 km/h15.6 s8.0 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmManualFront Wheel Drive165 km/h13.4 s7.6 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Diesel70 hp133 NmManualFront Wheel Drive158 km/h15.0 s5.7 l/100km4 trims
1.3L Petrol55 hp96 NmManualFront Wheel Drive149 km/h17.2 s7.0 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp100 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive141 km/h23.5 s6.8 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp100 NmManualFront Wheel Drive146 km/h19.3 s6.2 l/100km3 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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