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2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport

Sedan · 158 hp · 33 mpg combined

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$25,305Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

158 hp33 mpg combinedFWD

Good

EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined
Standard adaptive cruise control
Heated front seats
Standard lane keep assist

Watch for

Manual front-seat adjustments
4-speaker audio system

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport is a front-wheel-drive sedan with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, 158 hp and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

It returns an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined and has a maximum payload of 915 lbs. MSRP is $25,305.

Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot and lane departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency braking assist and a rearview camera. The cabin has heated cloth front seats with manual adjustments, dual-zone front climate control and a leather steering wheel. An 8.0-inch infotainment display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB connectivity and 4 speakers are standard.

Factory coverage includes basic and powertrain warranties of 48 months or 50,000 miles. Roadside coverage lasts 36 months or 36,000 miles, while maintenance coverage lasts 24 months or 20,000 miles. There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign issued for this model year.

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14 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

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−$1,310S158 hp $25,305This trimSport158 hp $26,985+$1,680SE158 hp $29,995+$4,690SEL158 hp $33,745+$8,440Autobahn228 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

113 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Titan Black with Molekular Inserts

Cloth.

7 factory paints

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