2026 Volkswagen Jetta SE
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta SE is a 158-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,985 MSRP and is rated at 33 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,985 |
| MSRP with Destination | $28,410 |
| Destination Charge | $1,425 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L turbocharged/intercooled inline 4-cylinder, 16V TSI |
| Displacement | 1.498 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC tooth-belt 4-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 fuel injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (AT8) |
| 1st Gear | 4.89 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.85 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.77 |
| 4th Gear | 1.37 |
| 5th Gear | 1.19 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.81 |
| 8th Gear | 0.66 |
| Reverse | 3.36 |
| Final Drive | 3.24 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam with coil springs and telescopic dampers |
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 x 1.0 in (approx. 287 x 25 mm) vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 x 0.4 in (approx. 272 x 10 mm) solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7J |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7J |
| Tires Front | 205/55 R17 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 205/55 R17 all-season |
| 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 | 3,058 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 |