The base 1.4-liter turbocharged engine of the 2018 VW Jetta—standard in the S, Wolfsburg Edition and SE trim levels— pumps out 150 horsepower while earning up to 28-city mpg and 40-highway mpg, as estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Next, standard in the SE Sport and SEL trims, you will find a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that earns an EPA-estimated 24-city mpg and 33-highway mpg. When stepping up to the top of the line, however, you will find an exclusive engine in the GLI trim.
With 210 horsepower, the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine of the GLI trim level provides Jetta drivers with most dynamic driving experience available. Not only is it more powerful, the 2.0-liter engine also matches the EPA-estimated fuel economy of the 1.8-liter engine with 24-city mpg and 33-highway mpg. Regardless of which trim level you may choose, all Jetta costumers can expect a high-quality driving experience.
Listed below are some key features from each trim level as well as the starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for each.