Volkswagen reveals Jetta for 2015MY

[epigoo]

Is it the same as Audi A3 sedan?


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[Rawcpoppa]

I think they'll be keeping the twin charger.

[phaeton]

I think they'll be keeping the twin charger.

As the EA888 engines come online in Mexico I think VW will phase out the 118TSI in the Beetle and Jetta in favour of either the EA888 1.8T or EA211 four cylinders from the Golf 7 range.

Is it the same as Audi A3 sedan?


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No, the Audi A3 sedan is based on the new MQB modular transverse matrix (same as Golf 7) while the Jetta is loosely related to the Golf / Jetta Mk5(6).

[epigoo]

Oh well, if that is the case, disappointing, my original thinking they will use the MQB on Jetta...


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[phaeton]

Oh well, if that is the case, disappointing, my original thinking they will use the MQB on Jetta...


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They will use MQB but not for 2-3 years, Mexico is only now just phasing in MQB production with the Golf 7 for North America.

[Rawcpoppa]

As the EA888 engines come online in Mexico I think VW will phase out the 118TSI in the Beetle and Jetta in favour of either the EA888 1.8T or EA211 four cylinders from the Golf 7 range.

As in even before the mk7 Jetta launches?

[ziggyboy]

Oh well, if that is the case, disappointing, my original thinking they will use the MQB on Jetta...

Don't understand why this matters. The MK6 Jetta was the first not to adopt the same platform as the Golf. My understanding was this was on purpose. I do not see why they would suddenly adopt the MQB. The current Jetta has a longer wheel base than the Golf, making it more roomy. IMHO making it too much like the Golf will reduce space and a step backwards.

[team_v]

Don't understand why this matters. The MK6 Jetta was the first not to adopt the same platform as the Golf. My understanding was this was on purpose. I do not see why they would suddenly adopt the MQB. The current Jetta has a longer wheel base than the Golf, making it more roomy. IMHO making it too much like the Golf will reduce space and a step backwards.

From my understanding, the MQB platform would allow cost savings due to standardisation of parts which we were promised would flow on to consumers.
It wold also provide a significant weight saving = better fuel economy or more performance depending on how you look at it.

[Rawcpoppa]

Moving to MQB doesn't mean it will automatically look like a golf. MQB just allows for standardization some aspects with weight savings as well. I look forward to the jetta moving to MQB. I don't look forward to the jetta being a golf with a boot.

[ziggyboy]

I believe part of the reason they didn't adopt Golf platforms was specifically for cost savings. The Jetta is primarily a cheaper car for the US market.

Again it has a longer wheelbase so going MQB will reduce interior space. The Jetta is now a medium sized car. It will be compact class again if they used the MQB.