Volkswagen Jetta

Germany · 1981–2027

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Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.

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Specs — 2026
ClassCompact Cars
Engine1.5L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
MPG29 city · 40 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$1,900
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSave $2,000
Tailpipe CO₂265 g/mi
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/10
EPA GHG Score6/10

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

Class
C-segment
Length
4,659 mm
Width
1,778 mm

Source: Wikidata (CC0)

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2027 model year.

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