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2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Sedan · 170 hp · 29 mpg combined
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$25,380Factory 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 tracking14 factory options, from $35 to $1,295.
18" Durban Silver Alloy Wheels$1,295
Lighting Package$995
Driver Assistance Package$950
Lip Spoiler$375
Alarm Kit$325
Door Sills$240
Jetta Rubber Mat Kit$235
Jetta Carpet Mat Kit$235
Splash Guards$220
Chrome Exhaust Tips$130
Luggage Net$100
Roadside Assistance Kit$85
Wheel Locks$80
First Aid Kit$35
Which Jetta is right for you?
14 trims, $17,680 to $31,120. Tap one to open it.
1.4T S150 hp1.4T S w/Technology150 hp1.4T SE150 hp1.8T Sport PZEV170 hp1.4T SE w/Connectivity150 hp1.8T SEL170 hp1.8T SEL PZEV170 hp1.8T SEL Premium170 hp1.8T SEL Premium PZEV170 hp2.0T GLI SE210 hp2.0T GLI SE PZEV210 hp2.0T GLI SEL210 hp2.0T GLI SEL PZEV210 hpHybrid SEL Premium170 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,360, from 2.0T GLI SE PZEV to 2.0T GLI SEL.
The numbers.
One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
170hp1.8L four-cylinder turbo
184lb-ftTorque
29mpgCombined · 25 city · 36 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.7 cu ftCargo volume
3,124 lbsCurb weight
4,321 lbsGVWR
1,089 lbsMax payload
117 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with pass-thru center armrest
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- cooled storage compartment
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- sport front seats
- 6-way power driver seat
- 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
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/45R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- 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
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Fender premium brand speakers
- 9 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Titan Black
- Beige/Black
Both leatherette.
5 factory paints
- Black Uni
- Pure White
- Moonrock Silver Metallic
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
Safety and recalls
5 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 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 / 120,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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