Volkswagen Jetta GLI year by year: price, power, mpg, size
Base price change, 2012 to 2026
+42%
- Base price: $23,745 (2012) to $33,745 (2026).
- Median sedan base price: +56% over the same years.
- Redesigned: 2019.
- Years since the last redesign: 7.
| Year | Trims | Base MSRP | Top MSRP | Horsepower | MPG or range | Length | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | $33,745 | $33,745 | 158 to 228 hp | 33 to 34 mpg | 185.8 in to 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,247 lb |
| 2025 | 7 | $33,215 | $33,215 | 158 to 228 hp | 33 mpg | 185.8 in to 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,311 lb |
| 2024 | 10 | $28,085 | $32,585 | 158 to 228 hp | 33 to 34 mpg | 185.8 in to 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,225 lb to 3,358 lb |
| 2023 | 7 | $31,585 | $32,385 | 158 to 228 hp | 33 to 35 mpg | 185.8 in to 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,225 lb to 3,355 lb |
| 2022 | 7 | $31,295 | $32,095 | 158 to 228 hp | 33 to 35 mpg | 185.8 in to 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,225 lb to 3,355 lb |
| 2021 | 11 | $26,345 | $31,545 | 147 to 228 hp | 28 to 33 mpg | 185.2 in to 185.8 in | 105.6 in | 3,294 lb |
| 2020 | 11 | $26,245 | $30,745 | 147 to 228 hp | 28 to 34 mpg | 185.2 in to 185.8 in | 105.6 in | 3,217 lb |
| 2019 | 14 | $25,995 | $29,995 | 147 to 228 hp | 28 to 34 mpg | 185.2 in | 105.6 in | 3,274 lb |
| 2018 | 6 | $29,545 | $29,545 | 158 to 228 hp | 27 to 33 mpg | 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2017 | 6 | $27,895 | $27,895 | 158 to 228 hp | 29 to 33 mpg | 183.1 in to 186.9 in | 104.3 in to 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2016 | 7 | $26,920 | $29,280 | 158 to 228 hp | 29 to 33 mpg | 183.1 in to 186.9 in | 104.3 in to 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2015 | 7 | $26,920 | $29,280 | 158 to 228 hp | 29 mpg | 183.1 in to 186.9 in | 104.3 in to 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2014 | 9 | $24,535 | $29,775 | 158 to 228 hp | 29 mpg | 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2013 | 7 | $23,945 | $28,200 | 158 to 228 hp | N/A | 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2012 | 7 | $23,745 | $26,695 | 158 to 228 hp | N/A | 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,058 lb |
| 2009 | 5 | N/A | N/A | 158 to 228 hp | N/A | 186.9 in | 105.6 in | 3,247 lb |
What changed each year
| Year | Vs | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | Base price +$530. |
| 2025 | 2024 | 3 fewer trims. Base price +$5,130. |
| 2024 | 2023 | 3 more trims. Base price -$3,500. |
| 2023 | 2022 | Base price +$290. |
| 2022 | 2021 | 4 fewer trims. Base price +$4,950. |
| 2021 | 2020 | Base price +$100. Curb weight +77 lb. |
| 2020 | 2019 | 3 fewer trims. Base price +$250. |
| 2019 | 2018 | Redesign. 8 more trims. Base price -$3,550. Length -1.7 in. Curb weight +216 lb. |
| 2018 | 2017 | Base price +$1,650. |
| 2017 | 2016 | 1 fewer trim. Base price +$975. |
| 2016 | 2015 | No spec change in the data. |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2 fewer trims. Base price +$2,385. |
| 2014 | 2013 | 2 more trims. Base price +$590. |
| 2013 | 2012 | Base price +$200. |
| 2012 | 2009 | 2 more trims. Curb weight -189 lb. |
What this cannot tell you
Specs of the cheapest trim each year. Other trims differ.
Redesigns found from size and power changes only.
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