Model Year differences
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[edit] Differences
[edit] a3 platform Jetta with TDI engine sold in the US from 1997 to 1999
1997: Jetta with 1.9L 90hp TDI engine (engine code 1Z or AHU) becomes available.
1998: Last year for the a3 platform Jetta.
[edit] a4 platform Golf and Jetta with TDI engine sold in the US from 1999 to 2005(Jetta) or (2006)Golf
1999: New Golf and New Jetta released. The New Golf was available in two door GL and four door GLS models. The New Jetta came in four door GL and GLS models available with the 1.9L 90hp TDI engine (engine code ALH) with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. GLS models through 2002 added power windows, power mirrors, center fold down armrest for the front seats, and velour cloth.
2001 mid-year: Side curtain air bags became standard equipment. Note the "airbag" labels on the pillars.
2002: Jetta wagon becomes available with the TDI engine.
2002 mid-year: Double-DIN stereo includes CD player as well as radio and cassette. A six disc CD changer mounted in the trunk is an option that could be installed by the dealer or owner for both the single and double-DIN stereos.
2002: Four door Golf GL available. This is the only a4-platform four door Golf with manual windows.
2003: Different wheel covers and aluminum wheels replace the styles used until 2002. Golf and Jetta use different aluminum wheels.
2003: GL trim line adds power windows. GLS trim line adds aluminum wheels and moonroof, which was formerly the luxury package.
2003: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) becomes an option.
2003: Cupholders move to the center console.
2003: Last year for the two door a4 Golf TDI in the US.
2004: On Star Telematics becomes an option
2004: Pump injector 1.9L 100hp TDI engine (engine code BEW), replaces rotary pump 1.9L 90hp TDI engine (engine code ALH).
2004: Optional automatic transmission is a 5-speed Tiptronic instead of a 4-speed non-Tiptronic.
2004: Jetta is slightly re-skined, with different taillamps, more chrome trim, and spoiler lip on the trunk lid.
2005: Last year of the a4 Jetta sedan in the US; the a5 New Jetta sedan was introduced in the middle of the 2005 model year.
2006: Last year of the a4 Golf in the US.
Note: The a4 platform Golf and Jetta will continue to be available in Canada as the City Golf and City Jetta. No TDI engine is available in the City Golf and City Jetta.
[edit] a5 platform Rabbit (Golf) and Jetta with TDI engine sold in the US from 2005 (Jetta) or 2007 (Rabbit)
2005 mid year: a5 platform New Jetta introduced in the US. 1.9L TDI engine with 100hp will be available, but not in CARB emissions states. Only VW 505.01 rated motor oil is to be used in this TDI engine. The automatic transmission option is a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission. The a4 platform Jetta is sold during the early part of the 2005 model year.
2006: a5 platform GTI is offered in the US. The a4 platform GTI was offered in the early part of the 2006 model year.
2007: a5 platform Rabbit (renamed from Golf) will be offered in the US.
2007: TDI engine not available in the US. Production of 2006 model year TDI engine Jettas will be extended later into the 2006 calendar year.
2009: Availability of VW TDI engines in the US, possibly using common-rail direct injection.
[edit] New Beetle with TDI engine sold in the US from 1998 to 2006
1998: New Beetle introduced on the a4 platform. 1.9L 90hp TDI engine (engine code ALH (though one poster has reported an engine code AGR on an early Canadian 1998 New Beetle) with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission optional through 2003.
1999: Side turn signal behind front fender added.
1999: Antilock brakes become standard instead of optional.
2002: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) becomes an option.
2004: Pump injector 1.9L 100hp TDI engine (engine code BEW), replaces rotary pump 1.9L 90hp TDI engine (engine code ALH). Only VW 505.01 rated motor oil is to be used in the BEW TDI engine. Not available new in CARB emissions states.
2004: Optional automatic transmission is a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) instead of a 4-speed.
2004: Front seat mounted side airbags changed to include head protection.
2006: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) becomes standard.
[edit] b4 platform Passat with TDI engine sold in the US from 1996 to 1997
1996: Passat with 1.9L 90hp TDI engine (engine code 1Z) becomes available.
1997: Last year for the b4 platform Passat (engine code 1Z (or AHU?) for TDI engines).
[edit] b5 platform Passat with TDI engine sold in the US in 1998 and 2005
1998: b5 platform Passat introduced. 1.9L 90hp TDI engine is an extremely rare option before VW cancels sales of Passats with TDI engines in the US. Rumor is that two or four cars with TDI engines were sold.
2001 mid-year: New Passat with somewhat different styling (most obviously in the headlamps and taillamps) is introduced. It is still on the b5 platform.
2001 mid-year?: Side curtain airbags added as standard equipment. Note the "airbag" labels on the pillars.
2003: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) becomes an option.
2004: 2.0L 134hp TDI engine becomes available as an option with automatic transmission only. Only VW 505.01 rated motor oil is to be used in this TDI engine. Not available new in CARB emissions states.
2005: Last year of the b5 platform Passat.
[edit] Touareg with TDI engine sold in the US in 2004 to 2005
2004: Touareg becomes available with 5.0L 313hp V10 TDI engine as an option. Only VW 505.01 rated motor oil is to be used in this TDI engine. Not available new in CARB emissions states.
2005: Touareg TDI engine is not available this year.
