2012 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV

Wagon · 170 hp · 26 mpg combined

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$20,195Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Jetta is right for you?

13 trims, $15,515 to $25,795. Tap one to open it.

$15,515−$4,680Base200 hp $16,645−$3,550S170 hp $18,725−$1,470SE170 hp $18,725−$1,470SE PZEV170 hp $20,195This trimS PZEV170 hp $22,775+$2,580TDI140 hp $23,445+$3,250SEL170 hp $23,445+$3,250SEL PZEV170 hp $23,745+$3,550PZEV200 hp $24,805+$4,610SEL Premium170 hp $24,805+$4,610SEL Premium PZEV170 hp $25,795+$5,600Autobahn200 hp $25,795+$5,600Autobahn PZEV200 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,580, from S PZEV to TDI.

The numbers.

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

170hp2.5L five-cylinder

177lb-ftTorque

26mpgCombined · 23–24 city · 31–33 highway

FWD5-speed manual / 6-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

32.8 cu ftCargo volume

3,186 lbsCurb weight

4,161 lbsGVWR

Safety and recalls

8 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Jetta.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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