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2026 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sedan · 158 hp · 33 mpg combined

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$29,995Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

158 hp33 mpg combinedFWD

Good

EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined
Ventilated front seats
Standard adaptive cruise control
Power moonroof standard

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
158 hp versus Autobahn's 228

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta SEL is a front-wheel-drive gas sedan with a $29,995 MSRP.

Its 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 158 hp and works through an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined, and maximum payload is 915 lbs.

The cabin includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control and a power glass moonroof. The driver gets 8-way power adjustment, power lumbar support and 3 memorized seat settings, while the passenger seat has 6-way manual adjustment.

An 8.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 8 speakers and 1 subwoofer are standard. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert and emergency braking assist. This model year has 1 NHTSA recall campaign. Basic and powertrain warranties each cover 48 months or 50,000 miles.

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15 factory options, from $29 to $497.

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Lip Spoiler$425

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink Connect®$405

Extended Range Remote Start Add-On$315

Rubber Mats Kit$296

VW Care$225

Dynamic Center Caps$220

Carpeted Mats$190

Bumperdillo® Chrome$175

Bumperdillo® Black$175

Commercial Fleet Telematics, 4 yrs.$144

Combination Roadside Kit$111

Roadside Assistance Kit$90

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.

$23,995−$6,000S158 hp $25,305−$4,690Sport158 hp $26,985−$3,010SE158 hp $29,995This trimSEL158 hp $33,745+$3,750Autobahn228 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

33mpgCombined · 29 city · 40 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

14.1 cu ftCargo volume

3,058 lbsCurb weight

4,167 lbsGVWR

915 lbsMax payload

131 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Grigio and Titan Black with Contrast Stitching Vienna
Sevilla and Titan Black with Contrast Stitching Vienna

Both leather.

7 factory paints

Kings Red Metallic
Monterey Blue Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Opal White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Monument Gray

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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