2026 Volkswagen Jetta: every answer

19 answers

Fuel and range

• How many mpg does it get?Up to 34 mpg.
• What does a road trip cost?$40 for 500 miles.
• What does it cost per mile?9.4 cents a mile.
• Is my mpg normal?EPA 34 mpg combined.
• What mpg at my city and highway mix?33.6 mpg at 50% city.
• Does it need premium gas?Regular.
• Drive or fly?Drive $180. Fly $750.

Price and payments

• What is the monthly payment?$480 a month for the S FWD.
• 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $2,186.
• How fast does it lose value?Keeps 71% after 3 years.
• What changed each year?Redesigned: 2011, 2016.

Hybrid, EV and AWD

• What does it cost to run?$1,129 a year in fuel.

Size and fit

• Will it clear the snow?5.5 in of clearance.
• Can it make a U-turn?35.8 ft turning circle.

Trims and equipment

• What are the trim levels?5 trims. $23,995 to $33,745.
• How long is the warranty?4 years or 50,000 miles.

Performance

• How fast is it 0-60?6.4 s 0-60. 228 hp.

Compare and choose

• Is it a good car?Passes 4 of 6 checks.
• Is it a good car for its class?14th of 16 sedans for cargo.

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