Owners give this generation Volkswagen Jetta (2019-current) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 77% recommend it. These figures are based on 84 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta
"Zero issues"
"Bought this car with 9,000 miles on the odometer and have had absolutely zero issues with the car. Have only brought it into the shop for oil changes. Have driven this car from Washington to Florida and back 3 times with zero problems. Just hit 60k miles and runs like new."
"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 Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta quality a 4 out of 5.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Features
According to drivers of the 2026 Jetta, here are some of its best features:
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Safety Features
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
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Curb Weight | 3012 lbs. | ||
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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 | 5.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 186.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.7 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 1156 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.8 inches |
iPod Interface | Available | ||
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Satellite Radio | Port Installed | ||
Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Available |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Port Installed |
City | 29 mpg | ||
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Highway | 39 mpg | ||
Combined | 33 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 158 @ 5500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 184 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Available | ||
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Hands Free Phone | Available | ||
Remote Keyless Entry | Available | ||
Remote Engine Start | Port Installed | ||
Smartphone Interface | Available | ||
Touch Screen Monitor | Available | ||
USB Port | Available |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 7 years / 100000 miles |
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Price | $23,720 | $29,795 | $187,350 | $63,600 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 | |
Fuel Economy | City 29/Hwy 39/Comb 33 MPG | City 53/Hwy 50/Comb 51 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 18 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 49 MPGe | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | 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). | $45,390 | $47,462 | N/A | $85,819 | |
Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
Horsepower | 158 @ 5500 RPM | 225 @ 6000 RPM | 791 @ 5500 RPM | 255 @ 5800 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | V8, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | RWD |
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