The Volkswagen Jetta (1986-1991) was offered with 13 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Petrol | 139 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 204 km/h | 8.8 s | 8.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 107 hp | 154 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 10.6 s | 8.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 142 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 168 km/h | 14.9 s | 9.7 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 142 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 173 km/h | 11.8 s | 8.0 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 80 hp | 155 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 167 km/h | 13.7 s | 5.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 72 hp | 120 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 157 km/h | 16.1 s | 8.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 72 hp | 120 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 162 km/h | 13.9 s | 7.8 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 69 hp | 133 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 158 km/h | 15.0 s | 5.7 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 69 hp | 118 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 155 km/h | 16.7 s | 9.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 69 hp | 118 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 14.2 s | 7.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 60 hp | 110 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 149 km/h | 17.1 s | 6.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 100 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 146 km/h | 19.3 s | 6.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 54 hp | 97 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 149 km/h | 17.2 s | 7.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
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.