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2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Sedan · 140 hp · 33–34 mpg combined

Sticker from
$22,990Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

11 factory options, from $35 to $1,950.

Ground Effects Kit$1,950
17" Goal Silver Alloy Wheels$1,325
Lip Spoiler$375
Alarm Kit$325
Stainless Steel Door Sills$240
Jetta Carpeted Mat Kit$235
Jetta TDI Mat Kit$235
Jetta Mat Kit$235
Splash Guards$220
Luggage Net$140
First Aid Kit$35

Which Jetta is right for you?

Twelve trims, $15,545 to $31,180. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

18 configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual.

140hp2.0L four-cylinder
236lb-ftTorque
33–34mpgCombined · 29–30 city · 39–42 highway
FWD6-speed manual / 6-speed automated manual
5Seats
15.5–32.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,161–3,340 lbsCurb weight
4,256–4,432 lbsGVWR
983–1,076 lbsMax payload

122 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Titan Black
  • Cornsilk Beige

Both leatherette.

8 factory paints

  • Black Uni
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Toffee Brown Metallic
  • Tempest Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Candy White
  • Moonrock Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 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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