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2018 Volkswagen Jetta

6 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan

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$7,493

80 for sale · Starting MSRP $18,645 – $29,545

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

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

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 1.4T S

Total price (1.4T S MSRP)

$18,645

Typical monthly

$369/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 2018 Volkswagen Jetta trims

  • 1.4T S

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $18,645 – $19,645
    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 Wolfsburg Edition

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $20,345 – $21,345
    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
    $21,245 – $22,245
    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 SE Sport

    MSRP
    $23,245
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/33
    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
    $26,245
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/33
    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

    MSRP
    $29,545
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/33
    Horsepower
    210 hp
    Torque
    207 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    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 Wolfsburg Editiongas
1.4T SEgas
1.8T SE Sportgas
1.8T SELgas
2.0T GLIgas
Fuel type
1.4T Sregular unleaded
1.4T Wolfsburg Editionregular unleaded
1.4T SEregular unleaded
1.8T SE Sportregular unleaded
1.8T SELregular unleaded
2.0T GLIpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
1.4T SI4
1.4T Wolfsburg EditionI4
1.4T SEI4
1.8T SE SportI4
1.8T SELI4
2.0T GLII4
Displacement
1.4T S1.4 L
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4 L
1.4T SE1.4 L
1.8T SE Sport1.8 L
1.8T SEL1.8 L
2.0T GLI2 L
Horsepower
1.4T S150 hp
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition150 hp
1.4T SE150 hp
1.8T SE Sport170 hp
1.8T SEL170 hp
2.0T GLI210 hp
Torque
1.4T S184 lb-ft
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition184 lb-ft
1.4T SE184 lb-ft
1.8T SE Sport184 lb-ft
1.8T SEL184 lb-ft
2.0T GLI207 lb-ft
Transmission
1.4T S5-speed manual
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition5-speed manual
1.4T SE5-speed manual
1.8T SE Sport6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
2.0T GLI6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain
1.4T Sfront wheel drive
1.4T Wolfsburg Editionfront wheel drive
1.4T SEfront wheel drive
1.8T SE Sportfront wheel drive
1.8T SELfront wheel drive
2.0T GLIfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
1.4T SSedan
1.4T Wolfsburg EditionSedan
1.4T SESedan
1.8T SE SportSedan
1.8T SELSedan
2.0T GLISedan
Doors
1.4T S4
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition4
1.4T SE4
1.8T SE Sport4
1.8T SEL4
2.0T GLI4
Seating
1.4T S5
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition5
1.4T SE5
1.8T SE Sport5
1.8T SEL5
2.0T GLI5
Length
1.4T S183.4 in
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition183.4 in
1.4T SE183.4 in
1.8T SE Sport183.4 in
1.8T SEL183.4 in
2.0T GLI182.2 in
Width
1.4T S70 in
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition70 in
1.4T SE70 in
1.8T SE Sport70 in
1.8T SEL70 in
2.0T GLI70 in
Height
1.4T S57.2 in
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition57.2 in
1.4T SE57.2 in
1.8T SE Sport57.2 in
1.8T SEL57.2 in
2.0T GLI56.5 in
Wheelbase
1.4T S104.4 in
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition104.4 in
1.4T SE104.4 in
1.8T SE Sport104.4 in
1.8T SEL104.4 in
2.0T GLI104.4 in
Ground clearance
1.4T S5.2 in
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition5.2 in
1.4T SE5.2 in
1.8T SE Sport5.2 in
1.8T SEL5.2 in
2.0T GLI4.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
1.4T S15.7 cu ft
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition15.7 cu ft
1.4T SE15.7 cu ft
1.8T SE Sport15.7 cu ft
1.8T SEL15.7 cu ft
2.0T GLI15.2 cu ft
Max payload
1.4T S1,025 lbs
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1,025 lbs
1.4T SE1,025 lbs
1.8T SE Sport1,025 lbs
1.8T SEL1,025 lbs
2.0T GLI1,025 lbs
Curb weight
1.4T S2,930 lbs
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition2,930 lbs
1.4T SE2,930 lbs
1.8T SE Sport3,148 lbs
1.8T SEL3,148 lbs
2.0T GLI3,208 lbs
Fuel tank
1.4T S14.5 gal
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition14.5 gal
1.4T SE14.5 gal
1.8T SE Sport14.5 gal
1.8T SEL14.5 gal
2.0T GLI14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
1.4T S33
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition33
1.4T SE33
1.8T SE Sport28
1.8T SEL28
2.0T GLI27
City MPG
1.4T S28
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition28
1.4T SE28
1.8T SE Sport24
1.8T SEL24
2.0T GLI24
Highway MPG
1.4T S40
1.4T Wolfsburg Edition40
1.4T SE40
1.8T SE Sport33
1.8T SEL33
2.0T GLI33

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2018 Volkswagen Jetta FAQ

How much does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta cost?
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has a starting MSRP of $18,645, ranging up to $29,545 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1.4T S from $18,645; 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition from $20,345; 1.4T SE from $21,245; 1.8T SE Sport from $23,245; 1.8T SEL from $26,245; 2.0T GLI from $29,545. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,493.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta achieves up to 33 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta offers up to 15.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta safe?
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta come in?
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta is available in 6 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.