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2026 Volkswagen Jetta

5 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan

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$7,493

89 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,995 – $33,745

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$23,995

Typical monthly

$475/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2026 Volkswagen Jetta trims

  • S

    MSRP
    $23,995
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/40
    Horsepower
    158 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    14.1
    Max towing
    —

  • Sport

    MSRP
    $25,305
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/40
    Horsepower
    158 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    14.1
    Max towing
    —

  • SE

    MSRP
    $26,985
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/40
    Horsepower
    158 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    14.1
    Max towing
    —

  • SEL

    MSRP
    $29,995
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/40
    Horsepower
    158 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    14.1
    Max towing
    —

  • GLI Autobahn

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $33,745
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/35
    Horsepower
    228 hp
    Torque
    258 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    14.1
    Max towing
    —

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Sgas
Sportgas
SEgas
SELgas
GLI Autobahngas
Fuel type
Sregular unleaded
Sportregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
SELregular unleaded
GLI Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
SI4
SportI4
SEI4
SELI4
GLI AutobahnI4
Displacement
S1.5 L
Sport1.5 L
SE1.5 L
SEL1.5 L
GLI Autobahn2 L
Horsepower
S158 hp
Sport158 hp
SE158 hp
SEL158 hp
GLI Autobahn228 hp
Torque
S184 lb-ft
Sport184 lb-ft
SE184 lb-ft
SEL184 lb-ft
GLI Autobahn258 lb-ft
Transmission
S8-speed shiftable automatic
Sport8-speed shiftable automatic
SE8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL8-speed shiftable automatic
GLI Autobahn7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain
Sfront wheel drive
Sportfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
SELfront wheel drive
GLI Autobahnfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
SSedan
SportSedan
SESedan
SELSedan
GLI AutobahnSedan
Doors
S4
Sport4
SE4
SEL4
GLI Autobahn4
Seating
S5
Sport5
SE5
SEL5
GLI Autobahn5
Length
S186.5 in
Sport186.5 in
SE186.5 in
SEL186.5 in
GLI Autobahn186.9 in
Width
S70.8 in
Sport70.8 in
SE70.8 in
SEL70.8 in
GLI Autobahn70.8 in
Height
S57.7 in
Sport57.7 in
SE57.7 in
SEL57.7 in
GLI Autobahn57.3 in
Wheelbase
S105.7 in
Sport105.7 in
SE105.7 in
SEL105.7 in
GLI Autobahn105.6 in
Ground clearance
S5.5 in
Sport5.5 in
SE5.5 in
SEL5.5 in
GLI Autobahn5.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
S14.1 cu ft
Sport14.1 cu ft
SE14.1 cu ft
SEL14.1 cu ft
GLI Autobahn14.1 cu ft
Max payload
S915 lbs
Sport915 lbs
SE915 lbs
SEL915 lbs
GLI Autobahn937 lbs
Curb weight
S2,998 lbs
Sport3,058 lbs
SE3,058 lbs
SEL3,058 lbs
GLI Autobahn3,318 lbs
Fuel tank
S13.2 gal
Sport13.2 gal
SE13.2 gal
SEL13.2 gal
GLI Autobahn13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
S34
Sport33
SE33
SEL33
GLI Autobahn29
City MPG
S29
Sport29
SE29
SEL29
GLI Autobahn25
Highway MPG
S40
Sport40
SE40
SEL40
GLI Autobahn35

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta FAQ

How much does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta cost?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta has a starting MSRP of $23,995, ranging up to $33,745 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $23,995; Sport from $25,305; SE from $26,985; SEL from $29,995; Autobahn from $33,745. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,493.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta achieves up to 34 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta offers up to 14.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta safe?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta come in?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is available in 5 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.