Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Production years: 2021, 2022, 2023
For three decades, the Jetta was the best-selling Volkswagen on the market, thanks to its compact size and three-box sedan look, which made it suitable for families and company cars as well.
In 2021, the German carmaker introduced a facelifted version for Jetta’s seventh generation, which modified the styling and some of the engines.
On the outside, the car featured a new grille with two distinctive chromed bars that flanked the VW logo in the middle. For the GLI version, a red strip ran across the bumper, connecting the standard LED headlights. From its sides, the chromed trims around the windows were another standard feature for the 2022 model year.
Inside, the German carmaker upgraded the infotainment system to the MIB3 version, fitted as standard for the GLI and available as an option for the rest of the range. Volkswagen also included an 8” display for the instrument cluster, with an option for a 10” unit dubbed Digital Cockpit Pro. As expected, the car featured wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Under the hood, Volkswagen adopted the 1.5-liter turbocharged unit for most of the range. On the other hand, the GLI, provided the same 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant as its predecessor. Depending on the options and version, an automatic (dual-clutch) transmission will be available for the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 6MT FWD (158 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 113.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 154 HP @ 5500 RPM 152 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 249 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.5 in (4737 mm) |
Width: | 70.8 in (1798 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/60.4 in (1,542/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2915 lbs (1322 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L TSI 8AT FWD (158 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 113.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 154 HP @ 5500 RPM 152 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 249 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.5 in (4737 mm) |
Width: | 70.8 in (1798 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/60.4 in (1,542/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2989 lbs (1356 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |