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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium PZEV
Sedan · 170 hp · 26 mpg combined
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$24,805Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking9 factory options, from $35 to $1,950.
Jetta Ground Effects Kit$1,950
Jetta Protection Kit$430
Jetta Lip Spoiler$375
Stainless Steel Door Sills$240
Jetta Mat Kit$235
Jetta Carpeted Mat Kit$235
Jetta Splash Guards$220
Jetta Luggage Net$140
First Aid Kit$35
Which Jetta is right for you?
13 trims, $15,515 to $25,795. Tap one to open it.
Base200 hpS170 hpSE170 hpSE PZEV170 hpS PZEV170 hpTDI140 hpSEL170 hpSEL PZEV170 hpPZEV200 hpSEL Premium PZEV170 hpSEL Premium170 hpAutobahn200 hpAutobahn PZEV200 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,580, from S PZEV to TDI.
The numbers.
One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
170hp2.5L five-cylinder
177lb-ftTorque
26mpgCombined · 24 city · 31 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,018 lbsCurb weight
4,110 lbsGVWR
123 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- 12V rear power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- remote trunk release
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- trunk light
- leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- sport front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Transmission
- Drive type
- front independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- torsion beam rear suspension
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- painted alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/45R17 91H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- Emergency interior trunk release
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Fender premium brand speakers
- 9 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- diversity antenna
1 interior
- Cornsilk Beige
Leatherette.
5 factory paints
- Toffee Brown Metallic
- Candy White
- Moonrock Silver Metallic
- Black Uni
- Tempest Blue Metallic
Safety and recalls
8 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Jetta.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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Other years of the Jetta SEL Premium PZEV.
2013 Jetta Base
$15,545$9,260 less12 colors · starting MSRP
2011 Jetta Base
$15,365$9,440 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2014 Jetta Base
$15,695$9,110 less11 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.