2016 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

2016 Jetta

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$17,680 MSRP From
31.3 mpg AVG, Comb.
170 hp Max. Power
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Volkswagen Jetta is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are nine trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 150 to 170 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,750 to $1,950, which over the course of five years will save you $1,750 in extra fuel spending. Volkswagen Jetta has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S / 1.4T S w/Technology / 1.4T SE / 1.4T SE w/Connectivity / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T SEL Premium / 1.8T Sport

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.0 in
Length: 183.3 in
Height: 57.2 in
Wheelbase: 104.4 in

2016 Jetta has a relatively short wheelbase ( 104.4 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3025 - 3124 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.2 inShoulder Room: 55.2 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.1 inShoulder Room: 55.2 in

Trunk Volume

15.7 ft³

2016 Jetta seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Jetta ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 15.7 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Jetta 1.4T S	2016 Jetta 1.4T S w/Technology	2016 Jetta 1.4T SE	2016 Jetta 1.8T Sport PZEV	2016 Jetta 1.4T SE w/Connectivity	2016 Jetta 1.8T SEL PZEV	2016 Jetta 1.8T SEL	2016 Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium	2016 Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium PZEV
Configuration	1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$17,680	$18,780	$18,675	$19,775	$18,995	$20,095	$20,895	$21,995	$22,325	$23,650	$23,650	$25,380	$25,380
Engine	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	170 hp	170 hp	150 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG
Highway	40 MPG	39 MPG	40 MPG	39 MPG	40 MPG	39 MPG	36 MPG	35 MPG	39 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG
Combined	33 MPG	32 MPG	33 MPG	32 MPG	33 MPG	32 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	32 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,750	$1,800	$1,750	$1,800	$1,750	$1,800	$1,950	$1,950	$1,800	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950

2016 Jetta Sedan comes in nine trim levels, with an average price that is $314 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Jetta has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 31.3 mpg.

Safety

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 139
Recalls: 5

2016 Jetta Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and thirty-nine complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.