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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $10,460 | $12,970 | ||
Very Good | $10,010 | $12,470 | ||
Good | $9,535 | $11,870 | ||
Fair | $8,335 | $10,420 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T R-Line Sedan 4D range from about $8,335 to $10,460 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $10,420 to $12,970 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 44308 through 7/4/2026.
Curb Weight | 2970 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 | 5.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 185.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.8 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
City | 30 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 40 mpg | ||
Combined | 34 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 147 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 184 @ 1400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter |
Basic | 6 years / 72000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 6 years / 72000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you want a small sedan with taut yet comfortable driving manners and noteworthy tech that includes standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration, the 2019 VW Jetta is worth a look. Volkswagen’s impressive 6-year/72,000-mile transferable, bumper-to-bumper warranty also helps the Jetta stand out, as does the GLI performance model.
Rivals ranging from the Honda Civic to Mazda3 offer similarly fun driving manners, plus hatchback variants. The Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte also have standout warranties that cover 10 years/100,000 miles for the powertrain.
![]() Used 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T R-Line Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2019 Chevrolet Volt | ![]() Used 2019 Kia Forte | ![]() New 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | ||
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| Price | $13,550 | $15,400 | $12,800 | $25,270 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.9 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | N/A | City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | City 29/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | Gas | |
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). | N/A | N/A | N/A | $44,092 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 6 years or 72000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 5000 RPM | N/A | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 158 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | Electric Drive Motor | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |