Compare 2021 Volkswagen Jetta - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,795 | $21,250 | $20,025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,883 | $20,268 | $18,923 |
| Destination | $995 | $1,015 | $1,025 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | V-Tex Leatherette | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net Services (capabilities Require Enrollment Or Subscription) | N/A | Safety Connect With 1-year Trial |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/20,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Gray Aluminum | 16" Steel | 15" Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | CVTi-S 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 3.94 | 4.76 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 185.1 " | 182.7 " | 182.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 70.9 " | 70.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.4 " | 55.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 1.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 5,000 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 139 @ 6,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,400 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 126 @ 3,900 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 30 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 41 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 38 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.7 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 9.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.9 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 90 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 2.93/3.15 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.17/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,895 Lbs. | 2,771 Lbs. | 2,910 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,034 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 937 Lbs. | N/A | 825 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 60.9 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 61.5 " | 61.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.1 " | 42.3 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 " | 37.4 " | 34.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 39.3 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.1 " | 37.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 47.3 " | 51.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 57.0 " | 54.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 55.0 " | 51.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Excellent |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $0.7 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $10,722 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $2,184 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $5,466 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $8,578 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $2,429 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,618 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $498 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $35,045 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
