2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Starting MSRP $15,515–$26,695
MPG City: 22 – 30 Highway: 29 – 42
Available Engines
200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
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Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | New GLI version for 2012 |
| • | Low starting price |
| • | Gas or diesel power |
| • | Manual or automatic transmission |
| • | Wagon body style |
What We Like
| • | Elegant, if understated, design |
| • | Supportive front seats |
| • | Solid, planted feel in corners |
| • | Roomy backseat |
| • | Big trunk |
What We Don't
| • | Less focus on interior quality |
| • | Throttle lag from a standing start with automatic |
| • | Minimal steering feedback |
| • | Awkward reach to adjust front-seat backrest |
The Volkswagen Jetta has long been a premium offering in the compact-sedan segment, but with its redesign last year, VW aimed to make it a more mainstream model by including a new low-priced version in the lineup. Available with a gas or diesel engine, the five-seat Jetta is offered in sedan and wagon body styles. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Mazda3 and Ford Focus.
Read More10 Available Jetta Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Engine | MPG | MSRP | Invoice | ||
| 2.0L Base 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 24/34 | $15,515 | $14,894 | |
| 2.0L S 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 24/34 | $16,645 | $15,979 | |
| 2.5L SE 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
5 cyl | 23/33 | $18,725 | $17,977 | |
| 2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
5 cyl | 23/33 | $22,295 | $21,403 | |
| 2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
5 cyl | 23/33 | $23,445 | $22,507 | |
| 2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 30/42 | $22,775 | $21,864 | |
| GLI 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 22/33 | $23,745 | $22,795 | |
| 2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
5 cyl | 24/31 | $24,805 | $23,813 | |
| GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 22/33 | $25,795 | $24,763 | |
| GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 22/33 | $26,695 | $25,627 | |
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Destination charge: $770
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