Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen has built the Jetta since 1984. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta to the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1984–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 150 hp in the 2011 Jetta to 292 hp in the 2025 Jetta. It got heavier along the way: 1,502 kg for the 2011 car, 1,522 kg for the 2022. The most powerful here is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta at 292 hp (218 kW), more than 63% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, in 8.6 s.
Every Jetta in the catalog
2015 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2022 Volkswagen Jetta
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Jetta | 150 hp (112 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 9.3 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | 1,502 kg (3,311 lb) | 1.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (DSG) | 32 mpg |
| 2015 Jetta | 150 hp (112 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 8.6 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | 1,505 kg (3,318 lb) | 1.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | 44 mpg |
| 2019 Jetta | 210 hp (157 kW) | 207 lb-ft (281 Nm) | — | — | 1,449 kg (3,194 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed automatic / Triptonic | 34 mpg |
| 2022 Jetta | 228 hp (170 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | — | — | 1,522 kg (3,355 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic DSG | 35 mpg |
| 2025 Jetta | 292 hp (218 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | — | — | — | inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic DCT | 33 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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