How much does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta cost?

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a starting MSRP of $18,995, ranging up to $31,545 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S SULEV from $18,995; R-Line SULEV from $22,795; SE SULEV from $22,895; SEL SULEV from $25,745; S from $26,345; SEL Premium SULEV from $28,045. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,493.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta achieves up to 34 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta offers up to 14.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta safe?

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta come in?

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is available in 7 trims (11 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta

7 trims · 11 configurations · Sedan

From live listings

$7,493

80 for sale · Starting MSRP $18,995 – $31,545

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

Volkswagen Jetta for sale

80 live listings from $7,493 · median $23,484

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Pricing

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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 SULEV

Total price (S SULEV MSRP)

$18,995

Typical monthly

$376/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Jetta trims

S SULEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,995 – $19,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/41
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
$22,795 – $23,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/41
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
$22,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/39
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
$25,745
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/39
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
$26,345 – $27,145
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
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
$28,045
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/39
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
$30,745 – $31,545
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Volkswagen Jetta trim specifications
Spec	S SULEV2 configurations	R-Line SULEV2 configurations	SE SULEV	SEL SULEV	GLI S2 configurations	SEL Premium SULEV	GLI Autobahn2 configurations
MSRP	$18,995 – $19,795	$22,795 – $23,595	$22,895	$25,745	$26,345 – $27,145	$28,045	$30,745 – $31,545
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	30/41	30/41	29/39	29/39	24/33	29/39	24/33
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	228 hp	147 hp	228 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 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	2L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	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
R-Line SULEVgas
SE SULEVgas
SEL SULEVgas
GLI Sgas
SEL Premium SULEVgas
GLI Autobahngas
Fuel type: S SULEVregular unleaded
R-Line SULEVregular unleaded
SE SULEVregular unleaded
SEL SULEVregular unleaded
GLI Spremium unleaded (recommended)
SEL Premium SULEVregular unleaded
GLI Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: S SULEVI4
R-Line SULEVI4
SE SULEVI4
SEL SULEVI4
GLI SI4
SEL Premium SULEVI4
GLI AutobahnI4
Displacement: S SULEV1.4 L
R-Line SULEV1.4 L
SE SULEV1.4 L
SEL SULEV1.4 L
GLI S2 L
SEL Premium SULEV1.4 L
GLI Autobahn2 L
Horsepower: S SULEV147 hp
R-Line SULEV147 hp
SE SULEV147 hp
SEL SULEV147 hp
GLI S228 hp
SEL Premium SULEV147 hp
GLI Autobahn228 hp
Torque: S SULEV184 lb-ft
R-Line SULEV184 lb-ft
SE SULEV184 lb-ft
SEL SULEV184 lb-ft
GLI S258 lb-ft
SEL Premium SULEV184 lb-ft
GLI Autobahn258 lb-ft
Transmission: S SULEV6-speed manual
R-Line SULEV6-speed manual
SE SULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL SULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
GLI S6-speed manual
SEL Premium SULEV8-speed shiftable automatic
GLI Autobahn6-speed manual
Drivetrain: S SULEVfront wheel drive
R-Line SULEVfront wheel drive
SE SULEVfront wheel drive
SEL SULEVfront wheel drive
GLI Sfront wheel drive
SEL Premium SULEVfront wheel drive
GLI Autobahnfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: S SULEVSedan
R-Line SULEVSedan
SE SULEVSedan
SEL SULEVSedan
GLI SSedan
SEL Premium SULEVSedan
GLI AutobahnSedan
Doors: S SULEV4
R-Line SULEV4
SE SULEV4
SEL SULEV4
GLI S4
SEL Premium SULEV4
GLI Autobahn4
Seating: S SULEV5
R-Line SULEV5
SE SULEV5
SEL SULEV5
GLI S5
SEL Premium SULEV5
GLI Autobahn5
Length: S SULEV185.1 in
R-Line SULEV185.1 in
SE SULEV185.1 in
SEL SULEV185.1 in
GLI S185.2 in
SEL Premium SULEV185.1 in
GLI Autobahn185.2 in
Width: S SULEV70.8 in
R-Line SULEV70.8 in
SE SULEV70.8 in
SEL SULEV70.8 in
GLI S70.8 in
SEL Premium SULEV70.8 in
GLI Autobahn70.8 in
Height: S SULEV57.6 in
R-Line SULEV57.6 in
SE SULEV57.6 in
SEL SULEV57.6 in
GLI S57.9 in
SEL Premium SULEV57.6 in
GLI Autobahn57.9 in
Wheelbase: S SULEV105.7 in
R-Line SULEV105.7 in
SE SULEV105.7 in
SEL SULEV105.7 in
GLI S105.6 in
SEL Premium SULEV105.7 in
GLI Autobahn105.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S SULEV14.1 cu ft
R-Line SULEV14.1 cu ft
SE SULEV14.1 cu ft
SEL SULEV14.1 cu ft
GLI S14.1 cu ft
SEL Premium SULEV14.1 cu ft
GLI Autobahn14.1 cu ft
Max payload: S SULEV937 lbs
R-Line SULEV937 lbs
SE SULEV882 lbs
SEL SULEV882 lbs
GLI S882 lbs
SEL Premium SULEV882 lbs
GLI Autobahn882 lbs
Curb weight: S SULEV2,895 lbs
R-Line SULEV2,895 lbs
SE SULEV2,965 lbs
SEL SULEV2,965 lbs
GLI S3,228 lbs
SEL Premium SULEV2,965 lbs
GLI Autobahn3,228 lbs
Fuel tank: S SULEV13.5 gal
R-Line SULEV13.5 gal
SE SULEV13.5 gal
SEL SULEV13.5 gal
GLI S13.2 gal
SEL Premium SULEV13.5 gal
GLI Autobahn13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S SULEV34
R-Line SULEV34
SE SULEV33
SEL SULEV33
GLI S28
SEL Premium SULEV33
GLI Autobahn28
City MPG: S SULEV30
R-Line SULEV30
SE SULEV29
SEL SULEV29
GLI S24
SEL Premium SULEV29
GLI Autobahn24
Highway MPG: S SULEV41
R-Line SULEV41
SE SULEV39
SEL SULEV39
GLI S33
SEL Premium SULEV39
GLI Autobahn33

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S SULEV	R-Line SULEV	SE SULEV	SEL SULEV	GLI S	SEL Premium SULEV	GLI Autobahn
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	2 L	1.4 L	2 L
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	228 hp	147 hp	228 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	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
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.1 in	185.2 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
Height	57.6 in	57.6 in	57.6 in	57.6 in	57.9 in	57.6 in	57.9 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.6 in	105.7 in	105.6 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
Max payload	937 lbs	937 lbs	882 lbs	882 lbs	882 lbs	882 lbs	882 lbs
Curb weight	2,895 lbs	2,895 lbs	2,965 lbs	2,965 lbs	3,228 lbs	2,965 lbs	3,228 lbs
Fuel tank	13.5 gal	13.5 gal	13.5 gal	13.5 gal	13.2 gal	13.5 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	34	34	33	33	28	33	28
City MPG	30	30	29	29	24	29	24
Highway MPG	41	41	39	39	33	39	33

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