2018 Volkswagen Jetta review
Volkswagen Jetta highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 33 highway, 27 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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What is new for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The Jetta is available in a variety of new trims, including the SE Sport and Wolfsburg Edition.
- The SEL Premium and Sport trims have been discontinued for 2018.
- Jetta trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment this year.
- The S trim now comes with Alloy Wheels as standard equipment.
- The SEL trim now comes with Rear Spoiler and Fender Audio as standard equipment.
- The GLI trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
2018 Volkswagen Jetta trims
S:
- 150-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 1.4L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- View our Volkswagen Jetta S inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the S
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Smart Key
- Android Auto
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Volkswagen Jetta SE inventory
SE Sport:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- 170-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 1.8L
- Rear Spoiler
- View our Volkswagen Jetta SE Sport inventory
SEL:
- Includes all features available on the SE Sport
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seats
- Navigation System
- Fender Audio
- View our Volkswagen Jetta SEL inventory
GLI:
- Includes all features available on the SEL
- 210-hp, 207-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Parking Sensors
- View our Volkswagen Jetta GLI inventory
Wolfsburg Edition:
- Includes all features available on the GLI
- No significant upgrades found on the Wolfsburg Edition
- View our Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition inventory
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
3.3 out of 5
9 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 2 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 2 |
RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Jetta an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Jetta 25th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen JettaVolkswagen Jetta features and specs
S 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Front Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.4L
Horsepower
150
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
104.4"
Overall length
183.4"
Width
70"
Height
57.2"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 38.1"
Head room
F 38.2"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P205/55HR16
Rear tires
P205/55HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Volkswagen Jetta FAQ
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 28 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- 28 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- 28 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Jetta received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Jetta as 24 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has received an average 3.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta:
- SE Sport
- Wolfsburg Edition
- Automated Cruise Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Rear Spoiler
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