2002 volkswagen jetta transmission 4 & 5 speed automatic

Q: How do I know what transmission I have in my Jetta?

Open the drivers side door and look for a white placard with small black lettering. This card contains specific details about the year the car was made, its transmission, engine specifications and other details.

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Engine	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Type	2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line	1.9L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbo-charged, direct injection
Bore, in	3.25	3.13
Stroke, in	3.65	3.76
Displacement, in3	121.0	115.7
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	19.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)	155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
Fuel Requirement	Regular Unleaded	Diesel

Engine Design	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Cast iron, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)	Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Emissions	OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery	OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Alternator, Volts / Amp	14 / 70 (90 with A/C)	14 / 70 (90 with A/C)
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (63)	12 (80)
Ignition	Digital electronic, with knock sensor	Compression ignition
Firing Order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratio	Manual	Manual
1st	3.78:1	3.78:1
2nd	2.12:1	2.12:1
3rd	1.36:1	1.36:1
4th	1.03:1	0.97:1
5th	0.84:1	0.76:1
Reverse	3.06:1	3.60:1
Final	4.24:1	3.39:1
Transmission Gear Ratio	Automatic	Automatic
1st	2.71:1	2.71:1
2nd	1.44:1	1.44:1
3rd	1.00:1	1.00.1
4th	0.74:1	0.74:1
5th	0.00:1	0.00:1
Reverse	2.11:1	2.88:1
Final	4.88:1	3.20:1

Capacities	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Engine Oil (with filter), qt	4.2	4.8
Fuel Tank, gal	14.5	14.5
Coolant System, qt	5.8	6.7
Wiper Fluid, qt	3.2	3.2

Steering	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.00	3.00
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft	35.8	35.8
Ratio	15.6:1	15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
EPA	Compact	Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3	87	87
Trunk Volume, ft3	13	13
Seating Capacity	5	5
Volume, Front/Rear, ft3	49.3/37.6	49.3/37.6
Head Room, Front/Rear, in	38.6/36.9	38.6/36.9
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear, in	53.7/52.5	53.7/52.5
Leg Room, Front/Rear, in	41.5/33.5	41.5/33.5

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6J x 15" steel wheels	6J x 15" steel wheels (6J x 15 alloy wheels standard on automatic TDI)
Tires	P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires	P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient	.30	.30

Exterior Dimensions	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
Wheelbase, in	98.9	98.9
Track, Front/Rear, in	59.6/58.8	59.6/58.8
Length, in	172.3	172.3
Width, in	68.3	68.3
Height, in	56.9	56.9
Ground Clearance, in	4.1	4.1

Fuel Consumption	GL 2.0L	GL 1.9L TDI
City, mpg, Manual Transmission*	24	42
City, mpg, Automatic Transmission*	22	34
Highway, mpg, Manual Transmission*	31	49
Highway, mpg, Automatic Transmission*	28	45
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Manual Transmission*	10.5	12.4
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Automatic Transmission*	11.7	14.6
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

Engine	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Type	2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line	1.9L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbo-charged direct injection	6-cylinder, 15 degree V, gasoline	4-cylinder, in-line
Bore, in	3.25	3.13	3.19	3.19
Stroke, in	3.65	3.76	3.56	3.40
Displacement, in3	121.0	115.7	170.3	108.6
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	19.5:1	10.0:1	9.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)	174 @ 5800 (128 kW @ 5800)	180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)	155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)	181 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)	174 @ 1950-5000 (235 Nm @ 5000)
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded	Diesel	Premium recommended for maximum performance	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Cast iron, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings	Forged steel, seven main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs	Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters	Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)	Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), electronic throttle, variable intake manifold	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (ME 7.1), turbo charger
Emissions	OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery system	OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converted with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recover (ORVR)

Electrical System	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Alternator, Volts / Amp	14 / 70 (90 with A/C)	14 / 70 (90 with A/C)	14 / 90	14 / 120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (63)	12 (80)	12 (63)	12 (60)
Ignition	Digital electronic with knock sensor	Compression ignition	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors	Digital electronic with knock sensor
Firing Order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-5-3-6-2-4	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
1st	3.78	3.78	3.62	3.30
2nd	2.12	2.12	2.07	1.94
3rd	1.36	1.36	1.47	1.31
4th	1.03	0.97	1.04	1.03
5th	0.84	0.76	0.84	0.84
Reverse	3.06	3.60	3.17	3.06
Final	4.24	3.39	3.39	3.65
Transmission Gear Ratios	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
1st	2.71	2.71	2.71	3.80
2nd	1.44	1.44	1.44	2.13
3rd	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.36
4th	0.74	0.74	0.74	0.94
Reverse	2.11	2.88	2.88	2.97
Final	4.88	3.20	4.27	4.44

Capacities	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Engine Oil (with filter), qt	4.2	4.8	5.8	4.8
Fuel Tank, gal	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
Coolant System, qt	5.8	6.7	11.1	7.4
Wiper Fluid, qt	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2

Steering	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.00	3.00	3.00	3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft	35.8	35.8	35.8	35.8
Ratio	15.6:1	15.6:1	15.6:1	15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
EPA	Compact	Compact	Compact	Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3	87	87	87	87
Trunk Volume, ft3	13.0	13.0	13.0	13.0
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Volume, Front/Rear, ft3	49.3/37.6	49.3/37.6	49.3/37.6	49.3/37.6
Head Room, Front/Rear, in	38.6/36.9	38.6/36.9	38.6/36.9	38.6/36.9
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear, in	53.7/52.5	53.7/52.5	53.7/52.5	53.7/52.5
Leg Room, Front/Rear, in	41.5/33.5	41.5/33.5	41.5/33.5	41.5/33.5

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 x 25mm front discs and 232 x 9mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution	Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6 J x 15" steel wheels (optional 6J x 15 alloy wheels)	6Jx15", steel wheels (optional 6Jx15 alloy wheels standard on automatic TDI, optional on manual TDI)	6 J x 15" steel wheels (optional 6 1/2 J x 15 alloy wheels)	6 J x 15" steel wheels
Tires	P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires	P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires	195/65 R 15 H all weather tires(optional P205/55 R 16 H all weather tires)	P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient	.30	.30	.30	.30

Exterior Dimensions	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Wheelbase, in	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9
Track, Front/Rear, in	59.6/58.8	59.6/58.8	59.6/58.8	59.6/58.8
Length, in	172.3	172.3	172.3	172.3
Overall Width, in	68.3	68.3	68.3	68.3
Height, in	56.9	56.9	56.9	56.7
Ground Clearance, in	4.1	4.1	4.1	4.1

Weights	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
Curb Weight, lb, Manual Transmission	2,908	2,983	3,054	3,037
Curb Weight, lb, Automatic Transmission	2,959	3,025	3,107	3,155
Payload, lb, Manual Transmission	930	935	948	952
Payload, lb, Automatic Transmission	945	933	939	966

Fuel Consumption	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI	GLS 2.8L VR6	GLS 1.8T
City, mpg, Manual Transmission*	24	42	19	24
City, mpg, Automatic Transmission*	22	34	19	22
Highway, mpg, Manual Transmission*	31	49	28	31
Highway, mpg, Automatic Transmission*	28	45	26	29
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Manual Transmission*	10.5	12.4	8	7.7
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Automatic Transmission*	11.7	14.6	8.7	8.9
* EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary

Engine	GLX 2.8L VR6
Type	6-cylinder, 15 degree V, gasoline
Bore, in	3.19
Stroke, in	3.56
Displacement, in3	170.3
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	174 @ 5800 (128 kW @ 5800)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	181 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)
Fuel Requirement	Premium recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design	GLX 2.8L VR6
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Forged steel, seven main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary gear pump, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), electronic throttle, variable intake manifold
Emissions	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System	GLX 2.8L VR6
Alternator, Volts / Amp	14 / 90
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (63)
Ignition	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4

Drivetrain	GLX 2.8L VR6
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratio	Manual	Automatic
1st	3.62:1	2.71:1
2nd	2.07:1	1.44:1
3rd	1.47:1	1.00:1
4th	1.04:1	0.74:1
5th	0.84:1	0.00:1
Reverse	3.17:1	2.88:1
Final Drive	3.39:1	4.27:1

Capacities	GLX 2.8L VR6
Engine Oil (with filter), qt	5.8
Fuel Tank, gal	14.5
Coolant System, qt	11.1
Wiper Fluid, qt	3.2

Steering	GLX 2.8L VR6
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.00
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft	35.8
Ratio	15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE	GLX 2.8L VR6
EPA	Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3	85
Trunk Volume, ft3	13
Seating Capacity	5
Volume, Front/Rear, ft3	48.2/37.1
Head Room, Front/Rear, in	37.4/36.5
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear, in	53.7/52.5
Leg Room, Front/Rear, in	41.5/33.5

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GLX 2.8L VR6
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuits, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Standard, all 4 wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6 1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels
Tires	P205/55 R 16 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient	.30

Exterior Dimensions	GLX 2.8L VR6
Wheelbase, in	98.9
Track, Front/Rear, in	59.6/58.8
Length, in	172.3
Width, in	68.3
Height, in	56.9
Ground Clearance, in	4.1

Weights	GLX 2.8L VR6
Curb Weight, lb, Manual Transmission	3,144
Curb Weight, lb, Automatic Transmission	3,184
Payload, lb, Manual Transmission	935
Payload, lb, Automatic Transmission	939

Fuel Consumption	GLX 2.8L VR6
City, mpg, Manual Transmission*	19
City, mpg, Automatic Transmission*	19
Highway, mpg, Manual Transmission*	28
Highway, mpg, Automatic Transmission*	26
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Manual Transmission*	8
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Automatic Transmission*	8.7
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

How much does it cost to replace a VW Jetta transmission?

VW Jetta Transmission Cost The cost of a new VW Jetta transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, however, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less lavish, in some cases costing less than $150.

What kind of transmission does a Volkswagen Jetta have?

A 5-speed transmission is standard. It features precise shifting and a light clutch. A smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. SE Sport and SEL trims have an available 1.8-liter 170-hp engine capable of producing 184 lb-ft torque.

How do I know what transmission I have in my Jetta?

Open the driver's side door and look for a white placard with small black lettering. This card contains specific details about the year the car was made, its transmission, engine specifications and other details.

What year Jetta has transmission problems?

Shifting problems have been a common issue in many 1990-2012 and 2016 Jettas. Drivers report that their vehicles jerk when shifting from second to third gear, as well as suffer from a slipping transmission while moving at 35-50 miles an hour.