2016 Volkswagen Jetta
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Volkswagen Jetta highlights
Customer reviews
4.6 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
28 city, 39 highway, 32 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Volkswagen Jetta years
New for 2016
- The Jetta is available in a new trim called the SEL Premium.
- The Base, TDI S, TDI SE, and TDI SEL trims have been discontinued for 2016.
- Jetta trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors and Fender Audio as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Cruise Control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto features are now available as options on select trims.
- The S trim now comes with Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The SEL trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
- The GLI SEL trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
Explore Volkswagen Jetta details
S 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
Optional Features
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
1.4L
Horsepower
150
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
104.4"
Overall length
183.3"
Width
70"
Height
57.2"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 38.1"
Head room
F 38.2"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P195/65HR15
Rear tires
P195/65HR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 5
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
Excellent
RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Jetta an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Volkswagen Jetta 24th out of 44 among Compact Cars.
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