2025 Volkswagen Jetta Trims Comparison
Which 2025 Jetta trim does Edmunds recommend?
The midlevel SE trim offers a lot of value. It comes with some worthy upgrades, including synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats and wireless smartphone integration, for not much more money than the base S or Sport trim.
2025 Jetta trim level differences
The 2025 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 an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. Keep reading for our rundown of the key features you get with each trim.
Pricing
S - $24,220 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$22,40411 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in VA thru 9/1/25
Final assembly in Mexico
Compare 2025 Jetta trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Sandston, VA
| Vehicle | Jetta S | Jetta Sport | Jetta SE | Jetta SEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | S 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
14 for sale near you | Sport 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
28 for sale near you | Editors' Pick SE 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
20 for sale near you | SEL 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
7 for sale near you |
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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 | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | 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 | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/55R17 | 205/55R17 | 225/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | polished alloy wheels | polished alloy wheels | painted/polished 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 / 39 / 33 MPG | 29 / 40 / 33 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 / 515 miles | 383 / 528 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 | 3,012 lb. | 3,071 lb. | 3,071 lb. | 3,071 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 80.2 in. | 80.2 in. | 80.2 in. | 80.2 in. |
| 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® | $30,134 | $32,173 | $33,328 | $35,693 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.4 | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.48 |
| Depreciation | $9,518 | $11,142 | $11,872 | $13,573 |
| Financing | $4,182 | $4,438 | $4,828 | $5,329 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,183 | $1,241 | $1,330 | $1,444 |
| Fuel | $7,247 | $7,247 | $7,247 | $7,247 |
| Insurance | $3,958 | $4,059 | $4,005 | $4,054 |
| Maintenance | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Repairs | $1,128 | $1,128 | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Titan Black, cloth Storm Gray, cloth | Titan Black w/Molekular Inserts, cloth | Grigio and Titan Black, leatherette/cloth Atlantic Blue and Storm Gray, leatherette/cloth | Sevilla and Titan Black w/contrast stitching Vienna, leather Grigio and Titan Black w/contrast stitching Vienna, leather |
| Exterior | Monterey Blue Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Pure White Deep Black Pearl | Monument Gray Monterey Blue Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Kings Red Metallic Pure White Deep Black Pearl | Monument Gray Monterey Blue Opal White Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Kings Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl | Monument Gray Monterey Blue Opal White Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Kings Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl |