Actually the new Jetta 1.8 are 180hp. my friend just bought one. But if it is the Wolfburg edition Steada is correct...there only 150hp. But there tourque and hp kicks in at low RPM roughly around 1500 RMPS. My other friend in his 2001 GTI with 180hp....between me and him it comes down to who messes up a shift first. becasue of how low his tourque kicks in, he can keep up. But in 3rd i begine to pull away. Most i can beat him is a car length. sometimes he peat me with a good jump.
If its the 150hp you should take him....if its a new one 2001 and up...it may give you some touble.
Roz
