2026 Volkswagen Jetta review
Volkswagen Jetta highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
29 city, 40 highway, 33 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Jetta an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Jetta 25th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volkswagen Jetta is $443, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Volkswagen Jetta owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Volkswagen Jetta, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Volkswagen Jetta features and specs
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S 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Power Windows
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Rear Defroster
- Lane Departure Warning
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Power Locks
- Heated Mirrors
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Turbo Charged Engine
- AM/FM Stereo
- Bluetooth Technology
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Remote Start
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
158
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
105.7"
Overall length
186.5"
Width
70.8"
Height
57.7"
Leg room
F 41.1"/R 37.4"
Head room
F 38.5"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P205/60HR16
Rear tires
P205/60HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Volkswagen Jetta FAQ
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S: 29 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- Sport: 29 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- SE: 29 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- SEL: 29 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Jetta received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Jetta as 24 out of 46 among Compact Car
Here is what's new for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta:
- Sunroof(s)
- Parking Sensors
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