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2025 Volkswagen Jetta

GLI Autobahn FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $33,215Compare this trim against anything →

What the GLI Autobahn adds over the S (+$10,220)

Spec	S	GLI Autobahn
Front brake diameter	287 mm	340 mm
Rear brake diameter	272 mm	300 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc	vented disc
Curb weight (maximum)	3012 lbs	3311 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3012 lbs	3241 lbs
Engine displacement	1498 cc	1984 cc
Horsepower	158 hp	228 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI	2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
MPG (city)	29 mpg	25 mpg
MPG (combined)	33 mpg	29 mpg
MPG (highway)	39 mpg	35 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$22,995	$33,215
Overall height	57.7 in	57.3 in
Overall length	186.5 in	186.9 in
Steering type	electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion	variable-ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Rear suspension type	torsion beam	multi-link with sport lowering (-0.6 in vs base)
Tire size	205/60 R16	225/45 R18
Transmission speeds	8	6
Transmission type	automatic hybrid	manual
Wheel diameter	16 in	18 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.6 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-color ambient lighting, 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels (different designs per trim), 3-line door card stitching, 400-watt Beats audio system with 8 speakers and subwoofer (produced before Jan 1, 2025), 6-speaker sound system (after Jan 1, 2025), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory and lumbar support, Aluminum gearshift knob/handle, Black headliner, Center & door armrest stitching w/ contrast stitching, DCC adaptive damping system, Drive Mode Selection, Front sport comfort seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, High Beam Control (Light Assist), Honeycomb lower front grille with red accent line, Illuminated door sills, Interior contrast stitching in red, KESSY keyless access with push-button start, LED projector headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), Leather seating surfaces, Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with touch control (DSG w/ shift paddles), Light bar in grille, Lowered sport suspension (-0.6 inches vs base car), MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports, 1 charge-only port), SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo Platinum Plan trial), voice control, Mk7 Golf R front brakes, Multi-link independent rear suspension, Panoramic power tilt-and-slide sunroof, Rear seat center armrest with cup holders, Side mirrors with integrated turn signal lamps, Stainless steel pedal caps, VAQ limited-slip differential, Variable-ratio steering, Ventilated front seats, Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro (10.25-inch display), Wireless App-Connect, Wireless charging, XDS differential

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	340 mm
Front brake type	vented disc
Rear brake diameter	300 mm
Rear brake type	vented disc
Parking brake type	electronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row

14.1 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	Car-Net
Connected services trial (premium tier)	3 months

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	57.3 in
Overall length	186.9 in
Overall width	70.8 in
Wheelbase	105.6 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1984 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Valve configuration	16V

Engine Output

Horsepower	228 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	25 mpg
MPG (combined)	29 mpg
MPG (highway)	35 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$33,215

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Steering

Steering type

variable-ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Suspension

Front suspension type	strut-type with lower control arms
Rear suspension type	multi-link with sport lowering (-0.6 in vs base)

Tires

Tire size

225/45 R18

Transmission

Transmission speeds	6
Transmission type	manual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3311 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3241 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety14 std · 1 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (Front Assist)
Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
Rearview Camera
3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust
Active Blind Spot Monitor
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags
High Beam Control (Light Assist)
Intelligent Crash Response System
Iq.drive
Rear Traffic Alert
Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency) optional
Tire pressure monitoring system

Infotainment10 std · 1 opt

Remote start optional
Car-Net
400-watt Beats audio system with 8 speakers and subwoofer (produced before Jan 1, 2025)
6-speaker sound system (after Jan 1, 2025)
App-Connect
Bluetooth connectivity
Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with touch control (DSG w/ shift paddles)
MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports, 1 charge-only port), SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo Platinum Plan trial), voice control
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro (10.25-inch display)
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless charging

Convenience1 std · 0 opt

KESSY keyless access with push-button start

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control

Seating6 std · 0 opt

8-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory and lumbar support
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Front sport comfort seats
Leather seating surfaces
Rear seat center armrest with cup holders

Interior11 std · 0 opt

Heated steering wheel
Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
10-color ambient lighting
3-line door card stitching
Aluminum gearshift knob/handle
Black headliner
Center & door armrest stitching w/ contrast stitching
Illuminated door sills
Interior contrast stitching in red
Leather gearshift knob/handle
Stainless steel pedal caps

Exterior12 std · 3 opt

Panoramic power tilt-and-slide sunroof
LED projector headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
18-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels (different designs per trim)
Body-colored bumpers
Heated side mirrors
Honeycomb lower front grille with red accent line
LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
LED taillights
Light bar in grille
Rain-sensing wipers
Side mirrors with integrated turn signal lamps
18-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels (different designs per trim) optional
Black mirror caps optional
Black roof optional
Automatic headlights

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

Drive Mode Selection
VAQ limited-slip differential
XDS differential

Chassis5 std · 0 opt

DCC adaptive damping system
Lowered sport suspension (-0.6 inches vs base car)
Mk7 Golf R front brakes
Multi-link independent rear suspension
Variable-ratio steering

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Jetta. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the GLI Autobahn

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn?

The manufacturer lists $33,215 for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn. That is $10,220 above the S, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn add over the S?

Against the S, 38 features become standard that the S does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.