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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $1,600 | $3,400 | ||
Very Good | $1,500 | $3,225 | ||
Good | $1,400 | $3,025 | ||
Fair | $1,100 | $2,550 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan 4D range from about $1,100 to $1,600 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $2,550 to $3,400 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 43085 through 4/13/2026.
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 91.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 179.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 1094 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.1 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 177 @ 4250 rpm | ||
Engine | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 8.2 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 127 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re looking for a sedan with European ride and handling capabilities, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta offers German engineering at an attractive price.
If you’re looking for that "old-school" VW look and feel, the fifth-generation Jetta’s styling doesn’t convey the same sense of youthful enthusiasm as its predecessors. Although improving, VW’s reliability and repair history still lag behind its Japanese competitors.
![]() Used 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2011 Kia Rio | ![]() Used 2012 Suzuki SX4 | ![]() Used 2009 Saab 9-5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,525 | $3,450 | $3,175 | $3,175 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | N/A | 2.8 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 28/Hwy 34/Comb 31 MPG | City 23/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG | City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | 110 @ 6000 RPM | 150 @ 6200 RPM | 260 @ 5300 RPM | |
| Engine | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |