2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- Autobahn FWD, 228 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 66 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 69 of 90 sedans (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobahn FWD | 4-cyl | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | FWD | $31,295 |
| Autobahn Manual | N/A | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | N/A | $31,295 |
| Autobahn DSG | N/A | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | N/A | $32,095 |
| Jetta 1.5T S FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | FWD | N/A |
| Jetta 1.5T SE FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | FWD | N/A |
| Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | FWD | N/A |
| Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | N/A | FWD | N/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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 3 | 228 hp | Autobahn FWD | $31,295 | Base | N/A | Base |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4 | 158 hp | Jetta 1.5T S FWD | N/A | N/A | $1,097 | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Jetta GLI by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Hyundai Elantra N: 0.9 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | 2022 Hyundai Elantra N |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Autobahn FWD | Manual |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 276 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,186 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 173 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 11.5 |
| MSRP | $31,295 | $32,150 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree