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Compare Volkswagen Jetta SEL vs Sport

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Volkswagen Jetta
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29/42 mpg
City/Hwy
158 hp
Horsepower
8.1
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Volkswagen Jetta SEL
$28,825
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Volkswagen Jetta Sport
$22,585
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 40 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,036 lbs
2,895 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
33 MPG
N/A
City
29 MPG
N/A
Highway
40 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.3 (2023) Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
382.8 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
528 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
186.5 in
186.5 in
Height
57.7 in
57.7 in
Max Width
70.8 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.7 in
60.7 in
Rear Width
60.4 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
105.7 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.1 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53 in
53 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.2 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.4 in
51.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³
14.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.7 ft
36.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55HR17
P205/55HR17
Rear Tire
P205/55HR17
P205/55HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Rising Blue Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Rising Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Kings Red Metallic
  • Opal White Pearl
Kings Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Titan Black, Vienna Leather Seat Trim
  • Volcano Brown/Black, Vienna Leather Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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