How much does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta cost?

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has a starting MSRP of $17,895, ranging up to $28,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1.4T S from $17,895; 1.4T SE from $20,895; 1.8T Sport from $22,175; 1.8T SEL from $24,995; 1.8T SEL Premium from $26,995; 2.0T GLI from $27,895. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $20,709.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta achieves up to 33 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have?

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta offers up to 15.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta safe?

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta come in?

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is available in 6 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

6 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan

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$20,709

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $17,895 – $28,995

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

Volkswagen Jetta for sale

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2023 Volkswagen Jetta
1.5T SE
Deep Black Pearl
$20,709
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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 1.4T S

Total price (1.4T S MSRP)

$17,895

Typical monthly

$354/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2017 Volkswagen Jetta trims

1.4T S
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,895 – $18,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/40
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.7
Max towing
—
1.4T SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,895 – $21,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/40
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.7
Max towing
—
1.8T Sport
MSRP
$22,175
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/38
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.7
Max towing
—
1.8T SEL
MSRP
$24,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/35
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.7
Max towing
—
1.8T SEL Premium
MSRP
$26,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/35
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.7
Max towing
—
2.0T GLI
2 configurations
MSRP
$27,895 – $28,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/33
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.2
Max towing
—

Compare 2017 Volkswagen Jetta trim specifications
Spec	1.4T S2 configurations	1.4T SE2 configurations	1.8T Sport	1.8T SEL	1.8T SEL Premium	2.0T GLI2 configurations
MSRP	$17,895 – $18,995	$20,895 – $21,995	$22,175	$24,995	$26,995	$27,895 – $28,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	28/40	28/40	28/38	25/35	25/35	23/33
Horsepower	150 hp	150 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	210 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Engine	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.7	15.7	15.7	15.7	15.7	15.2
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: 1.4T Sgas
1.4T SEgas
1.8T Sportgas
1.8T SELgas
1.8T SEL Premiumgas
2.0T GLIgas
Fuel type: 1.4T Sregular unleaded
1.4T SEregular unleaded
1.8T Sportpremium unleaded (recommended)
1.8T SELpremium unleaded (recommended)
1.8T SEL Premiumpremium unleaded (recommended)
2.0T GLIpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: 1.4T SI4
1.4T SEI4
1.8T SportI4
1.8T SELI4
1.8T SEL PremiumI4
2.0T GLII4
Displacement: 1.4T S1.4 L
1.4T SE1.4 L
1.8T Sport1.8 L
1.8T SEL1.8 L
1.8T SEL Premium1.8 L
2.0T GLI2 L
Horsepower: 1.4T S150 hp
1.4T SE150 hp
1.8T Sport170 hp
1.8T SEL170 hp
1.8T SEL Premium170 hp
2.0T GLI210 hp
Torque: 1.4T S184 lb-ft
1.4T SE184 lb-ft
1.8T Sport184 lb-ft
1.8T SEL184 lb-ft
1.8T SEL Premium184 lb-ft
2.0T GLI207 lb-ft
Transmission: 1.4T S5-speed manual
1.4T SE5-speed manual
1.8T Sport6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T SEL Premium6-speed shiftable automatic
2.0T GLI6-speed manual
Drivetrain: 1.4T Sfront wheel drive
1.4T SEfront wheel drive
1.8T Sportfront wheel drive
1.8T SELfront wheel drive
1.8T SEL Premiumfront wheel drive
2.0T GLIfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 1.4T SSedan
1.4T SESedan
1.8T SportSedan
1.8T SELSedan
1.8T SEL PremiumSedan
2.0T GLISedan
Doors: 1.4T S4
1.4T SE4
1.8T Sport4
1.8T SEL4
1.8T SEL Premium4
2.0T GLI4
Seating: 1.4T S5
1.4T SE5
1.8T Sport5
1.8T SEL5
1.8T SEL Premium5
2.0T GLI5
Length: 1.4T S182.2 in
1.4T SE182.2 in
1.8T Sport182.2 in
1.8T SEL182.2 in
1.8T SEL Premium182.2 in
2.0T GLI182.2 in
Width: 1.4T S70 in
1.4T SE70 in
1.8T Sport70 in
1.8T SEL70 in
1.8T SEL Premium70 in
2.0T GLI70 in
Height: 1.4T S56.6 in
1.4T SE56.6 in
1.8T Sport56.6 in
1.8T SEL56.6 in
1.8T SEL Premium56.6 in
2.0T GLI56.6 in
Wheelbase: 1.4T S104.4 in
1.4T SE104.4 in
1.8T Sport104.4 in
1.8T SEL104.4 in
1.8T SEL Premium104.4 in
2.0T GLI104.4 in
Ground clearance: 1.4T S5.2 in
1.4T SE5.2 in
1.8T Sport5.2 in
1.8T SEL5.2 in
1.8T SEL Premium5.2 in
2.0T GLI4.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 1.4T S15.7 cu ft
1.4T SE15.7 cu ft
1.8T Sport15.7 cu ft
1.8T SEL15.7 cu ft
1.8T SEL Premium15.7 cu ft
2.0T GLI15.2 cu ft
Max payload: 1.4T S1,091 lbs
1.4T SE1,091 lbs
1.8T Sport1,078 lbs
1.8T SEL1,080 lbs
1.8T SEL Premium1,080 lbs
2.0T GLI1,102 lbs
Curb weight: 1.4T S2,939 lbs
1.4T SE2,939 lbs
1.8T Sport3,025 lbs
1.8T SEL3,177 lbs
1.8T SEL Premium3,177 lbs
2.0T GLI3,153 lbs
Fuel tank: 1.4T S14.5 gal
1.4T SE14.5 gal
1.8T Sport14.5 gal
1.8T SEL14.5 gal
1.8T SEL Premium14.5 gal
2.0T GLI14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 1.4T S33
1.4T SE33
1.8T Sport32
1.8T SEL29
1.8T SEL Premium29
2.0T GLI27
City MPG: 1.4T S28
1.4T SE28
1.8T Sport28
1.8T SEL25
1.8T SEL Premium25
2.0T GLI23
Highway MPG: 1.4T S40
1.4T SE40
1.8T Sport38
1.8T SEL35
1.8T SEL Premium35
2.0T GLI33

Full specifications by trim
Spec	1.4T S	1.4T SE	1.8T Sport	1.8T SEL	1.8T SEL Premium	2.0T GLI
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	2 L
Horsepower	150 hp	150 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	210 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	182.2 in	182.2 in	182.2 in	182.2 in	182.2 in	182.2 in
Width	70 in	70 in	70 in	70 in	70 in	70 in
Height	56.6 in	56.6 in	56.6 in	56.6 in	56.6 in	56.6 in
Wheelbase	104.4 in	104.4 in	104.4 in	104.4 in	104.4 in	104.4 in
Ground clearance	5.2 in	5.2 in	5.2 in	5.2 in	5.2 in	4.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.7 cu ft	15.7 cu ft	15.7 cu ft	15.7 cu ft	15.7 cu ft	15.2 cu ft
Max payload	1,091 lbs	1,091 lbs	1,078 lbs	1,080 lbs	1,080 lbs	1,102 lbs
Curb weight	2,939 lbs	2,939 lbs	3,025 lbs	3,177 lbs	3,177 lbs	3,153 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	33	33	32	29	29	27
City MPG	28	28	28	25	25	23
Highway MPG	40	40	38	35	35	33

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