How much does the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta cost?

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a starting MSRP of $18,895, ranging up to $30,745 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S SULEV from $18,895; S ULEV from $19,695; SE SULEV from $22,645; SE ULEV from $22,645; R-Line SULEV from $22,695; R-Line ULEV from $23,495. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,493.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta achieves up to 34 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have?

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta offers up to 14.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta safe?

The 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen Jetta come in?

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is available in 12 trims (16 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2020 Volkswagen Jetta

12 trims · 16 configurations · Sedan

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$7,493

81 for sale · Starting MSRP $18,895 – $30,745

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on S SULEV

Total price (S SULEV MSRP)

$18,895

Typical monthly

$374/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2020 Volkswagen Jetta trims

S SULEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,895 – $19,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
S ULEV
MSRP
$19,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
SE SULEV
MSRP
$22,645
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
SE ULEV
MSRP
$22,645
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
R-Line SULEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,695 – $23,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
R-Line ULEV
MSRP
$23,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
SEL SULEV
MSRP
$25,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
SEL ULEV
MSRP
$25,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
GLI S
2 configurations
MSRP
$26,245 – $27,045
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
SEL Premium SULEV
MSRP
$27,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
SEL Premium ULEV
MSRP
$27,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—
GLI Autobahn
2 configurations
MSRP
$29,945 – $30,745
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2020 Volkswagen Jetta trim specifications
Spec	S SULEV2 configurations	S ULEV	SE SULEV	SE ULEV	R-Line SULEV2 configurations	R-Line ULEV	SEL SULEV	SEL ULEV	GLI S2 configurations	SEL Premium SULEV	SEL Premium ULEV	GLI Autobahn2 configurations
MSRP	$18,895 – $19,695	$19,695	$22,645	$22,645	$22,695 – $23,495	$23,495	$25,495	$25,495	$26,245 – $27,045	$27,945	$27,945	$29,945 – $30,745
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	30/40	30/40	30/40	30/40	30/40	30/40	30/40	30/40	25/32	30/40	30/40	25/32
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	228 hp	147 hp	147 hp	228 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	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: S SULEVgas
S ULEVgas
SE SULEVgas
SE ULEVgas
R-Line SULEVgas
R-Line ULEVgas
SEL SULEVgas
SEL ULEVgas
GLI Sgas
SEL Premium SULEVgas
SEL Premium ULEVgas
GLI Autobahngas
Fuel type: S SULEVregular unleaded
S ULEVregular unleaded
SE SULEVregular unleaded
SE ULEVregular unleaded
R-Line SULEVregular unleaded
R-Line ULEVregular unleaded
SEL SULEVregular unleaded
SEL ULEVregular unleaded
GLI Spremium unleaded (recommended)
SEL Premium SULEVregular unleaded
SEL Premium ULEVregular unleaded
GLI Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: S SULEVI4
S ULEVI4
SE SULEVI4
SE ULEVI4
R-Line SULEVI4
R-Line ULEVI4
SEL SULEVI4
SEL ULEVI4
GLI SI4
SEL Premium SULEVI4
SEL Premium ULEVI4
GLI AutobahnI4
Displacement: S SULEV1.4 L
S ULEV1.4 L
SE SULEV1.4 L
SE ULEV1.4 L
R-Line SULEV1.4 L
R-Line ULEV1.4 L
SEL SULEV1.4 L
SEL ULEV1.4 L
GLI S2 L
SEL Premium SULEV1.4 L
SEL Premium ULEV1.4 L
GLI Autobahn2 L
Horsepower: S SULEV147 hp
S ULEV147 hp
SE SULEV147 hp
SE ULEV147 hp
R-Line SULEV147 hp
R-Line ULEV147 hp
SEL SULEV147 hp
SEL ULEV147 hp
GLI S228 hp
SEL Premium SULEV147 hp
SEL Premium ULEV147 hp
GLI Autobahn228 hp
Torque: S SULEV184 lb-ft
S ULEV184 lb-ft
SE SULEV184 lb-ft
SE ULEV184 lb-ft
R-Line SULEV184 lb-ft
R-Line ULEV184 lb-ft
SEL SULEV184 lb-ft
SEL ULEV184 lb-ft
GLI S258 lb-ft
SEL Premium SULEV184 lb-ft
SEL Premium ULEV184 lb-ft
GLI Autobahn258 lb-ft
Transmission: S SULEV6-speed manual
S ULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
SE SULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
SE ULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
R-Line SULEV6-speed manual
R-Line ULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL SULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL ULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
GLI S6-speed manual
SEL Premium SULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL Premium ULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
GLI Autobahn6-speed manual
Drivetrain: S SULEVfront wheel drive
S ULEVfront wheel drive
SE SULEVfront wheel drive
SE ULEVfront wheel drive
R-Line SULEVfront wheel drive
R-Line ULEVfront wheel drive
SEL SULEVfront wheel drive
SEL ULEVfront wheel drive
GLI Sfront wheel drive
SEL Premium SULEVfront wheel drive
SEL Premium ULEVfront wheel drive
GLI Autobahnfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: S SULEVSedan
S ULEVSedan
SE SULEVSedan
SE ULEVSedan
R-Line SULEVSedan
R-Line ULEVSedan
SEL SULEVSedan
SEL ULEVSedan
GLI SSedan
SEL Premium SULEVSedan
SEL Premium ULEVSedan
GLI AutobahnSedan
Doors: S SULEV4
S ULEV4
SE SULEV4
SE ULEV4
R-Line SULEV4
R-Line ULEV4
SEL SULEV4
SEL ULEV4
GLI S4
SEL Premium SULEV4
SEL Premium ULEV4
GLI Autobahn4
Seating: S SULEV5
S ULEV5
SE SULEV5
SE ULEV5
R-Line SULEV5
R-Line ULEV5
SEL SULEV5
SEL ULEV5
GLI S5
SEL Premium SULEV5
SEL Premium ULEV5
GLI Autobahn5
Length: S SULEV185.1 in
S ULEV185.1 in
SE SULEV185.1 in
SE ULEV185.1 in
R-Line SULEV185.1 in
R-Line ULEV185.1 in
SEL SULEV185.1 in
SEL ULEV185.1 in
GLI S185.2 in
SEL Premium SULEV185.1 in
SEL Premium ULEV185.1 in
GLI Autobahn185.2 in
Width: S SULEV70.8 in
S ULEV70.8 in
SE SULEV70.8 in
SE ULEV70.8 in
R-Line SULEV70.8 in
R-Line ULEV70.8 in
SEL SULEV70.8 in
SEL ULEV70.8 in
GLI S70.8 in
SEL Premium SULEV70.8 in
SEL Premium ULEV70.8 in
GLI Autobahn70.8 in
Height: S SULEV57.4 in
S ULEV57.4 in
SE SULEV57.4 in
SE ULEV57.4 in
R-Line SULEV57.4 in
R-Line ULEV57.4 in
SEL SULEV57.4 in
SEL ULEV57.4 in
GLI S56.8 in
SEL Premium SULEV57.4 in
SEL Premium ULEV57.4 in
GLI Autobahn56.8 in
Wheelbase: S SULEV105.7 in
S ULEV105.7 in
SE SULEV105.7 in
SE ULEV105.7 in
R-Line SULEV105.7 in
R-Line ULEV105.7 in
SEL SULEV105.7 in
SEL ULEV105.7 in
GLI S105.6 in
SEL Premium SULEV105.7 in
SEL Premium ULEV105.7 in
GLI Autobahn105.6 in
Ground clearance: S SULEV5.6 in
S ULEV5.6 in
SE SULEV5.6 in
SE ULEV5.6 in
R-Line SULEV5.6 in
R-Line ULEV5.6 in
SEL SULEV5.6 in
SEL ULEV5.6 in
GLI S5 in
SEL Premium SULEV5.6 in
SEL Premium ULEV5.6 in
GLI Autobahn5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S SULEV14.1 cu ft
S ULEV14.1 cu ft
SE SULEV14.1 cu ft
SE ULEV14.1 cu ft
R-Line SULEV14.1 cu ft
R-Line ULEV14.1 cu ft
SEL SULEV14.1 cu ft
SEL ULEV14.1 cu ft
GLI S14.1 cu ft
SEL Premium SULEV14.1 cu ft
SEL Premium ULEV14.1 cu ft
GLI Autobahn14.1 cu ft
Max payload: S SULEV970 lbs
S ULEV970 lbs
SE SULEV904 lbs
SE ULEV970 lbs
R-Line SULEV970 lbs
R-Line ULEV970 lbs
SEL SULEV904 lbs
SEL ULEV970 lbs
GLI S—
SEL Premium SULEV904 lbs
SEL Premium ULEV970 lbs
GLI Autobahn—
Curb weight: S SULEV2,959 lbs
S ULEV2,959 lbs
SE SULEV2,967 lbs
SE ULEV2,959 lbs
R-Line SULEV2,959 lbs
R-Line ULEV2,959 lbs
SEL SULEV2,967 lbs
SEL ULEV2,959 lbs
GLI S—
SEL Premium SULEV2,967 lbs
SEL Premium ULEV2,959 lbs
GLI Autobahn—
Fuel tank: S SULEV13.2 gal
S ULEV13.2 gal
SE SULEV13.2 gal
SE ULEV13.2 gal
R-Line SULEV13.2 gal
R-Line ULEV13.2 gal
SEL SULEV13.2 gal
SEL ULEV13.2 gal
GLI S13.2 gal
SEL Premium SULEV13.2 gal
SEL Premium ULEV13.2 gal
GLI Autobahn13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S SULEV34
S ULEV34
SE SULEV34
SE ULEV34
R-Line SULEV34
R-Line ULEV34
SEL SULEV34
SEL ULEV34
GLI S28
SEL Premium SULEV34
SEL Premium ULEV34
GLI Autobahn28
City MPG: S SULEV30
S ULEV30
SE SULEV30
SE ULEV30
R-Line SULEV30
R-Line ULEV30
SEL SULEV30
SEL ULEV30
GLI S25
SEL Premium SULEV30
SEL Premium ULEV30
GLI Autobahn25
Highway MPG: S SULEV40
S ULEV40
SE SULEV40
SE ULEV40
R-Line SULEV40
R-Line ULEV40
SEL SULEV40
SEL ULEV40
GLI S32
SEL Premium SULEV40
SEL Premium ULEV40
GLI Autobahn32

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S SULEV	S ULEV	SE SULEV	SE ULEV	R-Line SULEV	R-Line ULEV	SEL SULEV	SEL ULEV	GLI S	SEL Premium SULEV	SEL Premium ULEV	GLI Autobahn
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	2 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	2 L
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	228 hp	147 hp	147 hp	228 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-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	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	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.2 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.2 in
Width	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in
Height	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	56.8 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	56.8 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.6 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.6 in
Ground clearance	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5 in	5.6 in	5.6 in	5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	14.1 cu ft
Max payload	970 lbs	970 lbs	904 lbs	970 lbs	970 lbs	970 lbs	904 lbs	970 lbs	—	904 lbs	970 lbs	—
Curb weight	2,959 lbs	2,959 lbs	2,967 lbs	2,959 lbs	2,959 lbs	2,959 lbs	2,967 lbs	2,959 lbs	—	2,967 lbs	2,959 lbs	—
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	34	34	34	34	34	34	34	34	28	34	34	28
City MPG	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	25	30	30	25
Highway MPG	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	32	40	40	32

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