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2021 Volkswagen Jetta S

Sedan · 228 hp · 28 mpg combined

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$26,345Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Jetta is right for you?

Seven trims, $18,995 to $30,745. Tap one to open it.

$18,995−$7,350S SULEV147 hp $22,795−$3,550R-Line SULEV147 hp $22,895−$3,450SE SULEV147 hp $25,745−$600SEL SULEV147 hp $26,345This trimS228 hp $28,045+$1,700SEL Premium SULEV147 hp $30,745+$4,400Autobahn228 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,800, from S SULEV to R-Line SULEV.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automated manual.

228hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo

258lb-ftTorque

28mpgCombined · 24 city · 33–35 highway

FWD6-speed manual / 7-speed automated manual

5Seats

14.1 cu ftCargo volume

3,228–3,294 lbsCurb weight

4,299–4,387 lbsGVWR

882 lbsMax payload

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Jetta.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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