1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Valve configuration
16V
Engine Output
Horsepower
158 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
29 mpg
MPG (combined)
33 mpg
MPG (highway)
39 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
87
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$22,995
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
5
Steering
Steering type
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
35.8 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
strut-type with lower control arms
Rear suspension type
torsion beam
Tires
Tire size
205/60 R16
Transmission
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
automatic hybrid
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3012 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3012 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
16 in
Wheel material
alloy
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety14 std · 0 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
Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency)
Intelligent Crash Response System
Iq.drive
Rear Traffic Alert
Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Infotainment6 std · 0 opt
Car-Net
4-speaker sound system
App-Connect
Bluetooth connectivity
MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports)
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8-inch display)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control
Seating3 std · 0 opt
Manually adjustable driver's seat
Front comfort seats
Rhombus cloth seating surfaces
Interior4 std · 0 opt
Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
Center & door armrest stitching
Leather gearshift knob/handle
Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
Exterior7 std · 0 opt
16-inch two-tone machined aluminum-alloy wheels
Body-colored bumpers
Heated side mirrors
LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
LED taillights
Rain-sensing wipers
Automatic headlights
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 S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta S?
The manufacturer lists $22,995 for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta S. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.