2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta comes in four trim levels: S, Sport, SE and SEL. There is also a sporty GLI model that we cover separately. All trims use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (158 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) joined to a six-speed manual (standard on the S and Sport) or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Keep reading for our rundown of the key features you get with each trim.

S
The Jetta's base trim kicks things off with:

16-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Cloth upholstery
Digital gauge cluster
6.5-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
Four-speaker sound system
Volkswagen Car-Net mobile app with remote start, door locking/unlocking, parked location finder and other functions

The S also comes with standard advanced driver aids that include:

Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane; automatic-equipped Jettas only)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Jetta and the car in front, includes stop-and-go functionality for automatic transmission models)

Sport
The Sport trim adds cosmetic and performance upgrades, including:

17-inch alloy wheels
Sport differential (improves traction when accelerating out of corners)
Gloss-black front grille and exterior trim
Front accent lights
Heated front seats

SE
Builds on the S trim with:

17-inch alloy wheels
Push-button start and keyless entry
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Synthetic leather upholstery

SEL
The top-trim Jetta adds:

Automatic high beams
Sunroof
Heated side mirrors, wipers and wiper nozzles
Leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
Driver's seat memory settings
Heated steering wheel
10-color adjustable ambient cabin lighting
Upgraded digital gauge cluster
8-inch touchscreen
Voice control functionality
Integrated navigation system
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Nine-speaker Beats Audio sound system

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near

Orem, UT

Vehicle	Jetta S	Jetta Sport	Jetta SE	Jetta SEL
Vehicle	S 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M Starting MSRP $21,435 Avg Price Paid $19,002 See all Jetta S for sale 8 for sale near you	Sport 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M Starting MSRP $22,585 Avg Price Paid $20,603 See all Jetta Sport for sale 3 for sale near you	Editors' Pick SE 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A Starting MSRP $24,875 Avg Price Paid $22,051 See all Jetta SE for sale 3 for sale near you	SEL 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A Starting MSRP $28,825 Avg Price Paid $25,553 See all Jetta SEL for sale
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Section Title	Features	Features	Features	Features
Bluetooth	standard	standard	standard	standard
Navigation	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	standard
Satellite radio	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	standard
Keyless Ignition	Not Available	Not Available	standard	standard
Cruise control	standard	standard	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	Not Available	Not Available	standard	standard
Parking assistance	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Upholstery	cloth	cloth	leatherette	leather
Heated seats	Not Available	standard	standard	standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	standard
Folding rear seats	standard	standard	standard	standard
Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available	optional	standard
Section Title	Specifications	Specifications	Specifications	Specifications
Country of final assembly	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Engine power	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm	158 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque	184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm	184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm	184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm	184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Engine displacement	1.5 l	1.5 l	1.5 l	1.5 l
Engine configuration	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size	205/60R16	205/55R17	205/55R17	205/55R17
Wheel size	16 X 6.5-in	17 X 7.0-in	17 X 7.0-in	17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type	painted alloy wheels	painted alloy wheels	painted alloy wheels	painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Section Title	Fuel economy	Fuel economy	Fuel economy	Fuel economy
City/Hwy/Combined MPG	29 / 42 / 34 MPG	29 / 42 / 34 MPG	29 / 40 / 33 MPG	29 / 40 / 33 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)	383 / 554 miles	383 / 554 miles	383 / 528 miles	383 / 528 miles
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Section Title	Dimensions	Dimensions	Dimensions	Dimensions
Turning circle	35.8 ft.	35.8 ft.	35.8 ft.	35.8 ft.
Curb weight	2,895 lb.	2,895 lb.	3,036 lb.	3,036 lb.
Ground Clearance	5.5 in.	5.5 in.	5.5 in.	5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors	-	-	-	-
Overall Width without Mirrors	70.8 in.	70.8 in.	70.8 in.	70.8 in.
Height	57.7 in.	57.7 in.	57.7 in.	57.7 in.
Length	186.5 in.	186.5 in.	186.5 in.	186.5 in.
Wheelbase	105.7 in.	105.7 in.	105.7 in.	105.7 in.
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Cargo Space	14.1 cu. ft.	14.1 cu. ft.	14.1 cu. ft.	14.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed	-	-	-	-
Front Head Room	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.
Front Shoulder Room	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.
Rear Leg Room	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.
Section Title	5-Year Ownership Costs	5-Year Ownership Costs	5-Year Ownership Costs	5-Year Ownership Costs
True Cost to Own®	$31,412	$32,019	$35,921	$37,968
Average Cost Per Mile	$0.42	$0.43	$0.48	$0.51
Depreciation	$8,555	$9,432	$12,416	$13,688
Financing	$3,883	$4,141	$4,660	$5,205
Taxes & Fees	$2,166	$2,259	$2,447	$2,645
Fuel	$7,680	$7,680	$7,923	$7,923
Insurance	$4,837	$4,960	$4,928	$4,960
Maintenance	$3,364	$2,620	$2,620	$2,620
Repairs	$927	$927	$927	$927
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1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M

Starting MSRP: $21,435
Avg Price Paid: $19,002

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Sport

1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M

Starting MSRP: $22,585
Avg Price Paid: $20,603

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3 for sale near you

Editors' Pick

1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A

Starting MSRP: $24,875
Avg Price Paid: $22,051

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3 for sale near you

SEL

1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A

Starting MSRP: $28,825
Avg Price Paid: $25,553

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Specifications

Mexico

front wheel drive

158 hp @ 5,500 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm

1.5 l

inline 4

6-speed manual

8-speed shiftable automatic

205/60R16

205/55R17

16 X 6.5-in

17 X 7.0-in

painted alloy wheels

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Fuel economy

29 / 42 / 34 MPG

29 / 40 / 33 MPG

Not applicable

13.2 gal.

383 / 554 miles

383 / 528 miles

regular unleaded

Dimensions

35.8 ft.

2,895 lb.

3,036 lb.

5.5 in.

70.8 in.

57.7 in.

186.5 in.

105.7 in.

14.1 cu. ft.

38.5 in.

41.1 in.

55.9 in.

37.2 in.

37.4 in.

54.0 in.

5-Year Ownership Costs

$31,412

$32,019

$35,921

$37,968

$0.42

$0.43

$0.48

$0.51

$8,555

$9,432

$12,416

$13,688

$3,883

$4,141

$4,660

$5,205

$2,166

$2,259

$2,447

$2,645

$7,680

$7,923

$4,837

$4,960

$4,928

$4,960

$3,364

$2,620

$927

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