Used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
Volkswagen offers the 2021 Jetta in five trim levels: S, SE, R-Line, SEL and SEL Premium. All models are powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) sending power to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is not available. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the S and R-Line trims, while all the others come with an eight-speed automatic.
Which Jetta trim does Edmunds recommend?
If you like your business sedan with a little attitude, the R-Line is the right choice. It has a unique exterior style and accents that can't be had with other models, plus a locking electronic differential that makes it more fun to drive. On the other hand, the SE trim offers an enticing package — heated seats and a sunroof are rare at this price.
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Comparing average pricing near
Andover, MN
| Vehicle | Jetta S SULEV | Jetta R-Line SULEV | Jetta SE SULEV | Jetta SEL SULEV | Jetta SEL Premium SULEV |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.4 l | 1.4 l | 1.4 l | 1.4 l | 1.4 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/55R17 | 205/60R16 | 205/55R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 16 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 30 / 41 / 34 MPG | 30 / 41 / 34 MPG | 29 / 39 / 33 MPG | 29 / 39 / 33 MPG | 29 / 39 / 33 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 405 / 554 miles | 405 / 554 miles | 392 / 527 miles | 392 / 527 miles | 392 / 527 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,895 lb. | 2,895 lb. | 2,965 lb. | 2,965 lb. | 2,965 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. |
| Height | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. |
| Length | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $39,285 | $39,539 | $36,761 | $39,228 | $40,355 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.49 | $0.52 | $0.54 |
| Depreciation | $9,101 | $8,750 | $8,402 | $8,954 | $9,728 |
| Financing | $3,312 | $3,592 | $3,450 | $3,664 | $3,768 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,882 | $2,037 | $1,959 | $2,076 | $2,135 |
| Fuel | $7,258 | $7,258 | $7,489 | $7,489 | $7,489 |
| Insurance | $6,944 | $7,114 | $7,114 | $7,216 | $7,406 |
| Maintenance | $7,450 | $7,450 | $5,009 | $6,491 | $6,491 |
| Repairs | $3,338 | $3,338 | $3,338 | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Storm Gray, cloth Titan Black, cloth | Storm Gray/Black, leatherette | Titan Black, leatherette Dark Beige, leatherette Storm Gray, leatherette | Titan Black, leatherette Dark Beige, leatherette Storm Gray, leatherette | Titan Black, leather Storm Gray, leather Dark Beige/Black, leather |
| Exterior | Black Uni Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Tornado Red Habanero Orange Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Tornado Red Habanero Orange Metallic | Black Uni Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Tornado Red Habanero Orange Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Tornado Red Habanero Orange Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Habanero Orange Metallic Silk Blue Metallic |