Skip to content
Check any VIN free

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Sedan · 180 hp · 22–24 mpg combined

Sticker from
$19,550Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Own one? Yours has a number of its own.

Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking

Which Jetta is right for you?

Eight trims, $16,850 to $24,700. Tap one to open it.

$16,850−$2,700GL115 hp$17,900−$1,650GLS115 hp$18,145−$1,405GL TDI90 hp$18,950−$600GLS TDI90 hp$19,550This trimGLS 1.8T180 hp$20,200+$650GLS VR6174 hp$22,950+$3,400GLI VR6200 hp$24,700+$5,150GLX VR6200 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,750, from GLS VR6 to GLI VR6.

The numbers.

Four configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.

180hp1.8L four-cylinder turbo
174lb-ftTorque
22–24mpgCombined · 19–21 city · 26–29 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
13–34 cu ftCargo volume
3,037–3,291 lbsCurb weight
3,989–4,301 lbsGVWR
952–1,014 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Beige
  • Black
  • Gray

12 factory paints

  • Silver Arrow Metallic
  • Mojave Beige
  • Candy White
  • Baltic Green Pearl
  • Cool White
  • Indigo Blue
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Galactic Blue Pearl
  • Bright Green Pearl
  • Black
  • Tornado Red
  • Blue Lagoon Metallic

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2002 Jetta.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Cover this Jetta for longer.

These plans are vehicle service contracts from third-party providers.

See extended plan pricesLive prices for this car. They depend on its age and mileage.See prices

Sponsored · Insurance offers

What would this Jetta cost to insure?

Advertiser disclosure: we may earn a commission when you get a quote or buy through links on this page. Rates depend on the driver, the car and the ZIP.

Other years of the Jetta GLS 1.8T.

2003 Jetta GLS 1.8T

$20,440$890 more11 colors · starting MSRP

2001 Jetta GLS 1.8T

$19,200$350 less8 colors · starting MSRP

2004 Jetta GLS 1.8T

$20,940$1,390 more14 colors · starting MSRP

Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.