Size plays favorably into this sedan’s agile handling and ability to take on narrow streets, sharp turns, and smaller parking spots. Of course, when it comes to the heart of a vehicle, you’ve got to look to its powertrain. In the case of the VW Jetta, that’s the 1.5L turbocharged TSI® engine that generates 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.

To harness that power and send the appropriate amount to the wheels, you’ll have your choice of two transmissions. It comes standardly mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, allowing you to take full control in the palm of your hands. For seamless shifting, you can opt for an 8-speed automatic transmission.  

The fuel economy your VW Jetta delivers will vary ever so slightly depending on which trim you choose and whether it’s equipped with the manual or automatic transmission.

However, regardless of your selection, you’ll enjoy an impressive return, up to an EPA-estimated 29 city/42 hwy MPG, making the most of every drop in the tank.^* As a result, you’ll be able to keep the fun going for mile after mile.

The chiseled exterior of the VW Jetta is aerodynamic, cutting through the air like the jet stream it’s named for. The LED headlights/taillights and available grille-integrated LED light bar allow you to see and be seen, shining a spotlight on the road ahead.

Speaking of illumination, show off your sporty side with the VW Jetta Sport trim. It adds a bold black grille and accents, Sport bumpers with accent lighting, XDS® Cross Differential System for optimal traction, 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, and stainless steel pedals.

On select trims, you can enjoy lots of natural light and fresh air with the available power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof that also offers great views of the sky above.

Step inside the VW Jetta and you’ll enter a contemporary cabin with a driver-centric cockpit. Its minimalist layout provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. Sink into the standard cloth seating (V-Tex leatherette and leather are also available) as you take your place behind the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift.

Increase the luxury quotient with available features that include:

• 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar
• Climatronic® dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated/ventilated front seats
• Heated outboard rear seats
• 10-color interior ambient lighting

Still, the 94.7 cubic feet of passenger space allotted to everyone on board proves that even the base trim of the VW Jetta is anything but basic:

The VW Jetta comes fully equipped with everything you’ll need, beginning with the standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and its 8-inch digital instrument display. Use the 6.5-inch infotainment touchscreen and App-Connect to access your music, apps, and maps via Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™.

Additional next-level infotainment technologies are available, including a larger touchscreen with integrated navigation, wireless charging, VW Car-Net® Hotspot, and the 9-speaker BeatsAudio® system. Every trip in the Volkswagen Jetta becomes even more enjoyable, turning miles into smiles. Who knows? It may even prompt you to take the long way home.

Because Volkswagen takes safety as seriously as you do, all trims of the VW Jetta come standardly outfitted with IQ.DRIVE®, an array of advanced driver-assistance technologies. These features serve as an extra set of eyes, a vigilant virtual copilot to help protect you and everyone on board:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Active Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking)
• Lane Assist and Travel Assist
• And more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Volkswagen Jetta a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, its highest designation. As such, you can be fully confident every time you get behind the wheel.