2026 Volkswagen

Jetta

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 158NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.053 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 265 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 2,976 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Cargo Vol: 16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 6 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlPart of IQ.DRIVE.
Standard
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE20%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20%
ENGINE10%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10%
STEERING10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 10 total.

Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst years

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

Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06

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