2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.4s

69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
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	3,247 lb	140	14.2	6.4 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	FWD	$33,745
Autobahn DSG	N/A	228 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	N/A	$33,745
Autobahn Manual	N/A	228 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	N/A	$33,745
Jetta 1.5T S FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	158 hp	184 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	FWD	N/A
Jetta 1.5T SE FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	158 hp	184 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	FWD	N/A
Jetta 1.5T SEL FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	158 hp	184 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	FWD	N/A
Jetta 1.5T Sport FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	158 hp	184 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	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.

2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
4-cyl	3	228 hp	Autobahn DSG	$33,745	Base	N/A	Base
1.5L 4-cyl turbo	4	158 hp	Jetta 1.5T S FWD	N/A	N/A	$1,129	N/A

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

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

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
8-speed automatic	7	Autobahn DSG	$33,745	6.4 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2026 Subaru WRX: 1.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Subaru WRX.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

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

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.