2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT
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- 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 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT is a 158-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,655 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 1750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 42 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).
The Jetta measures 186.5 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,915 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,655 |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,750 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| 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 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.11 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.12 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.36 |
| 4th Gear | 0.97 |
| 5th Gear | 0.77 |
| 6th Gear | 0.63 |
| Reverse | 4 |
| Final Drive | 3.39 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 42 MPG |
| Combined | 34 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 | 16 x 6.5J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5J alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/60 R16 92H |
| Tires Rear | 205/60 R16 92H |
| 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 | 2,915 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.0 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen JETTA.
43 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen JETTA
Owner Complaints
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen JETTA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
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 2023 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.