Volkswagen Jetta A7
Seventh generation · 2019–present · 9 model years · 20 trims
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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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged direct-injection EA211 TSI I4 | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-Speed A/T with Dual Shift Mode | FWD | 29/40 (34) | $23,995 |
| Sport · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged direct-injection EA211 TSI I4 | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-Speed A/T with Dual Shift Mode | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $25,395 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged direct-injection EA211 TSI I4 | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-Speed A/T with Dual Shift Mode | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $26,995 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged direct-injection EA211 TSI I4 | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-Speed A/T with Dual Shift Mode | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $29,995 |
| 2026 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged/intercooled inline 4-cylinder, 16V TSI | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (AT8) | FWD | 29/40 (34) | $23,995 |
| Sport · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged/intercooled inline 4-cylinder, 16V TSI | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (AT8) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $25,305 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged/intercooled inline 4-cylinder, 16V TSI | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (AT8) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $26,985 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged/intercooled inline 4-cylinder, 16V TSI | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (AT8) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $29,995 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $22,995 |
| Sport · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $24,275 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $25,775 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $29,500 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| S 6MT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/42 (34) | $21,435 |
| S 8AT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 30/41 (34) | $22,235 |
| Sport 6MT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/42 (34) | $22,585 |
| Sport 8AT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $23,385 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $24,875 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $28,825 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| S 6MT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/42 (34) | $20,655 |
| S 8AT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 31/41 (35) | $21,455 |
| Sport 6MT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/42 (34) | $21,555 |
| Sport 8AT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $22,355 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $24,385 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $28,385 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| S 6MT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/43 (34) | $20,195 |
| S 8AT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 31/41 (35) | $20,995 |
| Sport 6MT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/43 (34) | $21,095 |
| Sport 8AT · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 31/41 (35) | $21,895 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $23,795 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.5 L 1.5-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA211) | 158 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) | FWD | 29/40 (33) | $27,795 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| S 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/41 (34) | $18,995 |
| S 8A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $19,795 |
| R-Line 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/41 (34) | $22,795 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $22,895 |
| R-Line 8A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $23,595 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $25,745 |
| SEL Premium · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $28,045 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| S 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $18,895 |
| S 8A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $19,695 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $22,645 |
| R-Line 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $22,695 |
| R-Line 8A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $23,495 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $25,495 |
| GLI S 6M · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged direct injection (SIDI) | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 25/33 (28) | $26,245 |
| GLI S 7A · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged direct injection (SIDI) | — | — | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 25/32 (28) | $27,045 |
| SEL Premium · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $27,945 |
| GLI Autobahn 6M · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged direct injection (SIDI) | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 25/33 (28) | $29,945 |
| GLI Autobahn 7A · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged direct injection (SIDI) | — | — | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 25/32 (28) | $30,745 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| S 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $18,745 |
| S 8A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $19,545 |
| SE · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $22,395 |
| R-Line · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $23,245 |
| SEL · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $24,695 |
| GLI S 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $25,995 |
| GLI S 7A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $26,795 |
| GLI 35th Anniversary Edition 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $26,995 |
| SEL Premium · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $27,195 |
| GLI 35th Anniversary Edition 7A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $27,795 |
| GLI Autobahn 6M · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $29,195 |
| GLI Autobahn 7A · Sedan | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 30/40 (34) | $29,995 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 2019 | 11 | ★★★★★ |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.