2023 Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.0s
- 1.5T S FWD, 158 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 75 of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 72 of 84 sedans (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5T S FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,989 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $20,655 |
| S Manual FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,915 lb | 108 | 18.4 | 7.0 sOnline | 6-speed manual | FWD | $20,655 |
| S Auto FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,989 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $21,455 |
| 1.5T Sport FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,989 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $21,555 |
| Sport Manual FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,915 lb | 108 | 18.4 | 7.0 sOnline | 6-speed manual | FWD | $21,555 |
| Sport Auto FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,016 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $22,355 |
| 1.5T SE FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,989 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $24,385 |
| SE Auto FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,016 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $24,385 |
| 1.5T SEL FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,989 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,385 |
| SEL Auto FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,016 lb | 105 | 19.1 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,385 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | 4-cyl | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 10 | 158 hp | 1.5T S FWD | $20,655 | Base | $1,097 | Base |
| 4-cyl | 1 | 228 hp | GLI Autobahn FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | 1.5T S FWD | $20,655 | 7.0 s |
| 6-speed manual | 2 | S Manual FWD | $20,655 | 7.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S Manual FWD: 158 hp, 34 mpg, $20,655. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $21,700 | 7.5 s |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $23,155 | 7.9 s |
Jetta by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Nissan Altima: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Nissan Altima.
| Measure | 2023 Volkswagen Jetta | 2023 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 1.5T S FWD | VC-T SR FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 236 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,989 lb | 3,460 lb |
| hp per ton | 106 | 136 |
| lb per hp | 18.9 | 14.7 |
| MSRP | $20,655 | $35,285 |
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