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2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.1s

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Jetta GLI: 6.1 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
S FWD2.0L 4-cyl228 hp258 lb-ft3,294 lb13814.46.1 sOnlineN/AFWD$26,345
S Manual2.0L228 hpN/AN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AN/A$26,345
S DSG2.0L228 hpN/AN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AN/A$27,145
Autobahn FWD2.0L 4-cyl228 hp258 lb-ft3,294 lb13814.46.1 sOnlineN/AFWD$30,745
Autobahn Manual2.0L228 hpN/AN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AN/A$30,745
Autobahn DSG2.0L228 hpN/AN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AN/A$31,545
Jetta 1.4T R-Line FWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo147 hp184 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AFWDN/A
Jetta 1.4T S FWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo147 hp184 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AFWDN/A
Jetta 1.4T SE FWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo147 hp184 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AFWDN/A
Jetta 1.4T SEL FWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo147 hp184 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AFWDN/A
Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium FWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo147 hp184 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.1 sOnlineN/AFWDN/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl6228 hpS FWD$26,345Base$1,371Base
1.4L 4-cyl turbo5147 hpJetta 1.4T R-Line FWDN/AN/A$1,164-$208

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the S Manual: 228 hp, 28 mpg, $26,345. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Jetta GLI by year

5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s20092013201520172019202120252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
050100150200250200920142017202020232026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: 0.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI6.1 s2021 Acura ILX6.8 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and 2021 Acura ILX
Measure2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI2021 Acura ILX
TrimS FWDFWD
0-606.1 s6.8 s
BasisOnlineEstimate
Horsepower228 hp201 hp
Curb weight3,294 lb3,095 lb
hp per ton138130
lb per hp14.415.4
MSRP$26,345$26,100

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked