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| | VR6 Wedge Between New Jetta, Passat |
 | | Jetta, on the other hand, gets a 1.9L diesel this summer, further differentiating its powertrain menu from Passat’s. |
 | | When the new models bow, the next Jetta (on the new A5 platform) will be just 5% shorter than the forthcoming Passat overall, its wheelbase will fall just 5% short of the Passat’s and there will be just a 0.4-in. |
 | | Additionally, the Jetta adopts features such as higher-end base upholstery, a 6-speed automatic transmission, electro-magnetic steering and a direct-shift gearbox — all of which could further bridge the gap between it and the Passat. |
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