2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 8AT
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SEL, front 3.28.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Trendline in Deep Black Pearl, front left, 2024-12-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta VII DSC 7405 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SEL, rear 3.28.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Trendline in Deep Black Pearl, rear left, 2024-12-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 8AT is a 158-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,895 MSRP and is rated at 35 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 1750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 41 mpg highway (35 mpg combined).
The Jetta measures 186.5 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,989 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,895 |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,890 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Boost Pressure | 25.9 psi |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, variable intake and exhaust timing, variable intake-valve lift |
| Bore and Stroke | 74.5 x 85.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | XDS electronic differential lock |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
| 1st Gear | 5.07 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.97 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.47 |
| 5th Gear | 1.23 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.81 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 4 |
| Final Drive | 3.23 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 41 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 x 1.0 in. vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 x 0.4 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7J alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/55 R17 91H |
| Tires Rear | 205/55 R17 91H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 60.7 in |
| Rear Track | 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.1° |
| Departure Angle | 18° |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,989 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 8AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.0 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen JETTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 20, 2022 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
NHTSA campaign 22V514000
43 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen JETTA
Owner Complaints
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen JETTA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.