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2026 Volkswagen Jetta S

Sedan · 158 hp · 34 mpg combined

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$23,995Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

158 hp34 mpg combinedFWD

Good

EPA-estimated 34 mpg combined
Standard adaptive cruise control
Standard lane keep assist
915-lb maximum payload

Watch for

Manual front-seat adjustments
4-speaker audio system

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta S is a gas sedan with front-wheel drive and an MSRP of $23,995.

Its 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 158 hp and works with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 34 mpg combined, while maximum payload is 915 lbs.

Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and blind spot and lane departure warnings. A rearview camera, dual-zone front climate control, heated mirrors and a leather steering wheel are also standard.

The cabin has cloth bucket front seats with 6-way manual adjustments for both occupants, plus a split-folding rear seatback. An 8.0-inch infotainment display includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a USB connection, AM/FM stereo and 4 speakers.

Basic and powertrain warranty coverage each run for 48 months or 50,000 miles. Maintenance coverage runs for 24 months or 20,000 miles, and roadside coverage runs for 36 months or 36,000 miles.

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12 factory options, from $29 to $525.

Extended Range Remote Start$525

Lip Spoiler$425

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink Connect®$405

Rubber Mats Kit$296

VW Care$225

Dynamic Center Caps$220

Carpeted Mats$190

Bumperdillo® Black$175

Bumperdillo® Chrome$175

Commercial Fleet Telematics, 4 yrs.$144

First Aid Kit$43

Organizing Trays$29

Which Jetta is right for you?

Five trims, $23,995 to $33,745. Tap one to open it.

$23,995This trimS158 hp $25,305+$1,310Sport158 hp $26,985+$2,990SE158 hp $29,995+$6,000SEL158 hp $33,745+$9,750Autobahn228 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,750, from SEL to Autobahn.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

158hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo

184lb-ftTorque

34mpgCombined · 29 city · 40 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

14.1 cu ftCargo volume

2,998 lbsCurb weight

4,167 lbsGVWR

915 lbsMax payload

108 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Titan Black
Storm Gray

Both cloth.

5 factory paints

Pure White
Platinum Gray Metallic
Monterey Blue Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic

4 of the 5 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Jetta. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Rust

7 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Maintenance

2 yr / 20,000 mi

Sold7 yr

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