Volkswagen Jetta
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2019
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $15,300–$22,650
The overview
The seventh generation Jetta has easy-to-use controls, great fuel economy, good cabin room, and the availability of upscale features. The 147-hp, 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that's coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission feels a bit sleepy at times, but delivers responsive acceleration upon demand. Fuel economy is excellent at 34 mpg overall, matching VW's diesel offerings from a decade ago. The ride is absorbent but can be too tender over sharp bumps. Handling is competent but a bit dull. The cabin is relatively quiet for a compact sedan. Most versions come with faux leather seats and automatic climate controls, giving the car an air of premium ambience. For 2022 the Jetta gets a 1.5-liter turbo four cylinder engine instead of the 1.4-liter turbo. A new Sport trim line replaces the R-Line. Also, in 2022 AEB with pedestrian detection, and blind spot and rear cross traffic warning became standard equipment. For 2025, ACC and LCA come standard.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $22,650 | 2/5 | Not rated | 33 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $20,425 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 33 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $18,713 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 33 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $16,963 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 33 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $15,300 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 33 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $22,650
- Retail value range
- $20,225 - $27,675
- Original MSRP range
- $23,995 - $29,995
- Trade-in range
- $18,645 - $26,730
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 29 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 33 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 54 MPG
- Tested overall
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,430
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 187 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,065 lb
- Maximum load
- 970 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Vehicle ID: 37070 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: October 29, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $20,425
- Retail value range
- $18,125 - $25,275
- Original MSRP range
- $22,995 - $29,500
- Trade-in range
- $16,420 - $24,200
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 61%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 29 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 33 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 54 MPG
- Tested overall
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,430
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 187 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,065 lb
- Maximum load
- 970 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 31907 First published: August 7, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,713
- Retail value range
- $16,200 - $23,550
- Original MSRP range
- $21,435 - $28,825
- Trade-in range
- $13,710 - $22,410
Ratings
- Road test score
- 81/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 56%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 29 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 33 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 54 MPG
- Tested overall
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,430
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 187 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,065 lb
- Maximum load
- 970 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28143 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,963
- Retail value range
- $15,075 - $22,325
- Original MSRP range
- $20,655 - $28,385
- Trade-in range
- $12,490 - $20,940
Ratings
- Road test score
- 81/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 48%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 29 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 33 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 54 MPG
- Tested overall
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,430
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 187 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,065 lb
- Maximum load
- 970 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 25349 First published: October 5, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
SE sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (158 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $15,300
- Retail value range
- $13,225 - $19,250
- Original MSRP range
- $20,365 - $28,095
- Trade-in range
- $10,440 - $17,490
Ratings
- Road test score
- 81/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 2/5
- Would buy again
- 40%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 29 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 33 MPG
- Tested city
- 21 MPG
- Tested highway
- 54 MPG
- Tested overall
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,430
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 185 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,065 lb
- Maximum load
- 970 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 22621 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: October 29, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
