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Your vehicleHome›Volkswagen›Jetta›2026› S
2026 Volkswagen Jetta

S FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $23,995Compare this trim against anything →

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter287 mm
Front brake typevented disc
Rear brake diameter271.8 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeelectro-mechanical

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row51.2 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row14.1 cu-ft
Total interior volume94.7 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandVolkswagen Car-Net

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance5.5 in
Overall height57.7 in
Overall length186.5 in
Overall width70.8 in
Wheelbase105.7 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1498 cc
Fuel injection systemTSI
Engine type (full description)1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower158 hp
Torque184 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)29 mpg
MPG (combined)34 mpg
MPG (highway)40 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity12.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.5 in
Second-row headroom37.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.1 in
Second-row legroom37.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$23,995

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room55.9 in
Second-row shoulder room54 in

Steering

Steering typerack and pinion, electric power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)35.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typestrut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension typetorsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers

Tires

Tire size205/60 R16 92H

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.2
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)2998 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)2998 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4167 lbs
Payload capacity915 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter16 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width6.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety14 std · 0 opt

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
  • Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring)
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags
  • Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
  • 3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • 4-speaker sound system
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports)
  • Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8-inch display)
  • Wireless App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink) w/ multi-phone pairing capability

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control

Seating3 std · 0 opt

  • Front comfort seats
  • Manually adjustable driver's seat
  • 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

Exterior8 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
  • Power-adjustable, manual folding, side mirrors

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

  • Front-wheel drive

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

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 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 2026 Volkswagen Jetta S?

The manufacturer lists $23,995 for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta S. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.