2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
View All Media
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Overview
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Pricing
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has a starting sticker price of $35,020.
MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$35,020 | $33,400 |
Jetta GLI Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2019-current) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 78% recommend it. These figures are based on 89 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
"Excellent solid car super fuel economy"
"Heavy solid fast great handling big trunk lots of room fantastic fuel economy. I got 42.8 MPG driving 500+ miles on RT 80 in Pa and a lot of the driving was at 80+ MPH. I worked for Volvo for 15 years, have BMW's also and I know cars well. No issues the best car for the money I have ever owned"
"excellent practical car"
"kind of sketchy about the updated 1.5t engine jetta sport manual originally, but after 10k miles over a bit more than half a year, I am quite happy with it. This car easily gets in the middle of 40 miles/gallon does not matter how you drive it unless you really floor it in the lower gears for unnecessary speeding. The cabin is quiet comparing to Japanese economy class cars, decent acceleration on 2nd and 3rd gear, and it has some flares to be frankly and some bit engaging too. The inside is cheap but functional, you don't get distracted by those modern fancy stuff, it's like a car serves more than adequate in any way, even the audio isn't really bad, apple play, no issue too. The only thing I think is an issue is the VW uphill function, which will release the brake depends on the degree of the slope, and sometimes people behind would think: what's wrong with this guy in the front, wait for couple of seconds to move forward. Also you have to release the brake pedal first, and then wait for the brake holding release while disengage the clutch and give gas at the same time. During this process, the car will roll back a little bit for sure. I don't like this at all, stupid sensing tech, miss the old hand brake for sure."
"Best gas mileage I ever had"
"Plenty of power, excellent gas mileage, just big enough, handles well. Nice ride with above average gas miles, very important !"
Overall 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI quality a 4 out of 5.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Reliability
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2026 Jetta GLI Features
According to drivers of the 2026 Jetta GLI, here are some of its best features:
- Quick enough, quite cabin, comfortable seat
- Gas mileage, performance and reliable
- The power of 1.4L Turbo is nice; Smooth ride
- Fuel economy, styling, technology
- Very reliable, longevity, comfort, price
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI MPG by Trim
2026 Jetta GLI Autobahn - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
2026 Jetta GLI Safety
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Stability Control
- Blind-Spot Alert
- Collision Preparation
- Collision Warning System
- Front Head Curtain Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Pedestrian Detection System with Auto Brake
- Rear Head Curtain Airbag
- Rear View Camera
Cars You May Like
We’ve Rounded Up Cars That Could Be Your Perfect Match.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Deals and Incentives
5.9% APR | 60 months
Get 5.9% for 60 months on a new 2026 Jetta GLI.
$500 Total Cash
Get $500 Military, Veterans & First Responders Bonus on a new 2026 Jetta GLI.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
Trending Topics in KBB.com Consumer Reviews
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Styles
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Cost to Own
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Compact Cars.
Calculate Your Budget With These KBB.com Tools
Specifications
Comfort & Convenience
Heated Steering Wheel | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed | ||
Interior Ambient Lighting | Available |
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3318 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 94.7 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 186.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.6 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Port Installed |
Fuel Economy
City | 26 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 29 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 228 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 258 @ 1700 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 7 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Security
Technology
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI |  New 2026 Toyota Camry |  New 2026 Honda Accord |  New 2026 Hyundai Sonata | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,020 | $30,495 | $29,590 | $28,695 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 52/Hwy 49/Comb 51 MPG | City 30/Hwy 38/Comb 33 MPG | City 28/Hwy 38/Comb 32 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $55,951 | $56,454 | $56,634 | $61,305 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 228 @ 5000 RPM | 225 @ 6000 RPM | 192 @ 6000 RPM | 191 @ 6100 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Best Cars
More Volkswagen Jetta GLI News & Information
A week driving the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn edition finds it a fun and well-executed car considering its price.
Our reviewers had just one major complaint about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta: its base engine struggled a bit with a…