VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTPROSold worldwide as the Bora, this Jetta had a signature party trick: a "Whiptenna" roof antenna shaped and angled specifically to cut aerodynamic drag versus a standard mast.
Every Volkswagen Jetta generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.

The A7 Jetta's ambient lighting isn't just one strip — it spans the dash, all four doors, the footwells, and even the rings of the optional digital gauge cluster, in ten selectable colors.

This was the first Jetta that wasn't just a three-box Golf — VW gave it dedicated bodywork instead of building it as a sedan derivative.

This Jetta's multi-link rear suspension looks a lot like the Ford Focus's — because Volkswagen reportedly hired the Ford engineers who designed it.

Sold worldwide as the Bora, this Jetta had a signature party trick: a "Whiptenna" roof antenna shaped and angled specifically to cut aerodynamic drag versus a standard mast.

This Jetta almost didn't make it to the US on schedule — quality problems at VW's Puebla, Mexico plant delayed its 1993 North American launch a full year after Europe got it.

A 1986 Jetta Turbodiesel won a VW mileage contest with 562,000 miles on its original engine — in a state where road salt usually finishes off the exhaust long before that.

Volkswagen nearly built this first Jetta on American soil — a Michigan plant was lined up before falling North American sales killed the plan in 1982, and the site went to Chrysler instead.
Real Volkswagen Jetta cards spotted on the street by Burbles collectors. Tap any card to flip it over, inspect the collector’s binder, or follow them.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTPROSold worldwide as the Bora, this Jetta had a signature party trick: a "Whiptenna" roof antenna shaped and angled specifically to cut aerodynamic drag versus a standard mast.
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A7 JettaA7 | 2019–present | Uncommon | 1.4L I4 | 147 hp · 184 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A6 JettaA6 | 2011–2018 | Common | 2.0L I4 | 115 hp · 125 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A5 JettaA5 | 2005–2014 | Uncommon | 2.5L I5 | 150 hp · 170 lb-ft | — | — | 13 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A4 JettaA4 | 1999–2005 | Uncommon | 2.0L I4 | 114 hp · 125 lb-ft | — | — | 27 trims → | @burbless |
| A3 JettaA3 | 1993–1999 | Rare | 2.0L I4 | 114 hp · 122 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A2 JettaA2 | 1985–1992 | Epic | 1.8L I4 | 99 hp · 108 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A1 JettaA1 | 1979–1984 | Epic | 1.7L I4 | 74 hp · 90 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Volkswagen Jetta on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.