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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Sedan · 140 hp · 33–34 mpg combined
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$22,270Factory MSRP, base configuration
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19 trims, $17,515 to $26,065. Tap one to open it.
S170 hpS PZEV170 hpSportWagen S170 hpSportWagen S PZEV170 hpSE170 hpSE PZEV170 hpWolfsburg Edition200 hpWolfsburg Edition PZEV200 hpSportWagen SE170 hpSportWagen SE PZEV170 hpTDI140 hpTDI Loyal Edition140 hpSEL170 hpSEL PZEV170 hpSportWagen TDI140 hpBase200 hpPZEV200 hpSportWagen SEL200 hpSportWagen SEL PZEV200 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $1,560, from S PZEV to SportWagen S.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automated manual or 6-speed manual.
140hp2.0L four-cylinder
236lb-ftTorque
33–34mpgCombined · 29–30 city · 40–41 highway
FWD6-speed automated manual / 6-speed manual
5Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
3,230–3,285 lbsCurb weight
4,324–4,390 lbsGVWR
120 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- electric speed-proportional power steering
- 115V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- remote trunk release
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- trunk light
- leather trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- 4 one-touch power windows
- remote window operation
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 2-way power driver seat
- 4-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- fold flat passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
- Transmission
- Drive type
- alloy wheels
- 16 x 6.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 205/55R H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Gross weight
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- direct injection
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- daytime running lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- Emergency interior trunk release
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 10 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input
- satellite radio satellite radio
- speed sensitive volume control
- diversity antenna
3 interiors
- Pure Beige
- Anthracite
- Art Gray
All leatherette.
7 factory paints
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- Black
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Salsa Red
- Candy White
- Laser Blue Metallic
- Blue Graphite Metallic
Safety and recalls
7 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2009 Jetta.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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Other years of the Jetta TDI.
2010 Jetta TDI
$22,830$560 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2008 Jetta S
$16,990$5,280 less7 colors · starting MSRP
2011 Jetta TDI
$22,995$725 more9 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.