Jetta

Overview

Body

Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

140

Power to weight

0.046 hp/lb

Axle ratio

2.76

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

315 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

3/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

44.5 mpg, reported by 22 driversabout 12.5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

182 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

3,045 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

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

8

Owner complaints

525

Reported injuries

17

Theft rate

1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

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.