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2015 Volkswagen

Jetta

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst years
2015 Volkswagen Jetta (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoThomas doerferCC BY 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
170
Power to weight
0.054 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.23
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
302 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
36.9 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 7.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,124 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

565 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 23, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELCustomerLetter

    2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota

  • Sep 26, 2019EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERTT871602

    Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents. Update on 9/26/2019 to denote tech bulletins that will further assist and update model and model year applicability.

  • Sep 24, 2019ENGINEV171901_2012855

    Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

  • Sep 10, 2019EQUIPMENTV001901_2040590

    Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

  • Aug 23, 2019EQUIPMENTTT 001202

    TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

  • Aug 21, 2019EQUIPMENTQRUG08212019

    Quick Reference Update Guide.

  • Aug 20, 2019FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELVWP-17-01

    This document informs dealers of a revision to the claim coding for the "Extended Emissions Warranty" Limited Warranty Extension for certain 2.0L TDI GEN 3 vehicles. Added clarification on totaled vehicles and loaners.

  • Aug 15, 2019EQUIPMENTVOS-19-22

    This document outlines updates to the software used to perform vehicle diagnostics

  • and 557 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.