2026 Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.4s
- GLI Autobahn FWD, 228 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 57 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 58 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI Autobahn FWD | 4-cyl | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,247 lb | 140 | 14.2 | 6.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $33,745 |
| S FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 2,998 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 8.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $23,995 |
| Sport FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,058 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $25,305 |
| SE FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,058 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $26,985 |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,058 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $29,995 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 158 hp | S FWD | $23,995 | Base | $1,129 | Base |
| 4-cyl | 1 | 228 hp | GLI Autobahn FWD | $33,745 | +$9,750 | 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 | 5 | S FWD | $23,995 | 6.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S FWD: 158 hp, 34 mpg, $23,995. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $23,125 | 7.5 s |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $24,580 | 7.9 s |
Jetta by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Measure | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | 2026 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLI Autobahn FWD | SV AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.4 s | 7.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 182 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,247 lb | 3,399 lb |
| hp per ton | 140 | 107 |
| lb per hp | 14.2 | 18.7 |
| MSRP | $33,745 | $29,080 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree