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2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sedan · 170 hp · 24 mpg combined

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$19,850Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Jetta is right for you?

Ten trims, $16,990 to $24,300. Tap one to open it.

$16,990−$2,860S170 hp$16,990−$2,860S PZEV170 hp$19,850This trimSE170 hp$19,850SE PZEV170 hp$20,875+$1,025Wolfsburg Edition200 hp$20,875+$1,025Wolfsburg Edition PZEV200 hp$22,900+$3,050SEL170 hp$22,900+$3,050SEL PZEV170 hp$24,300+$4,450Base200 hp$24,300+$4,450PZEV200 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,860, from S PZEV to SE.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.

170hp2.5L five-cylinder
177lb-ftTorque
24mpgCombined · 21 city · 29 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
3,230–3,285 lbsCurb weight
4,324–4,390 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Anthracite
  • Pure Beige
  • Art Gray

All leatherette.

7 factory paints

  • Campanella White
  • Blue Graphite Metallic
  • Black
  • Laser Blue Metallic
  • Salsa Red
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2008 Jetta.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Jetta SE.

2009 Jetta SE

$20,095$245 more7 colors · starting MSRP

2007 Jetta Base

$16,490$3,360 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2010 Jetta SE

$20,550$700 more7 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.