2022 Volkswagen Jetta Trims Comparison
2022 Jetta trim level differences
Volkswagen offers the 2022 Jetta in four trim levels: S, Sport, SE and SEL. All models are powered by a new-for-2022 turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, borrowed from the Taos SUV. It produces 158 horsepower (11 more hp than last year) and 184 lb-ft of torque and is only available with front-wheel drive. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the S and Sport trims, while all the others come with an eight-speed automatic. Feature highlights for the Jetta include:
Which 2022 Jetta trim does Edmunds recommend?
The Jetta SE trim includes all the available safety technology as standard, plus modern amenities such as keyless entry, heated seats, simulated leather and rain-sensing wipers, for not much more than the base price. But if you like the look of dark trim or want a sportier-looking sedan, the Sport trim is nicely equipped and slightly less expensive than the SE.
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Columbus, OH
| Vehicle | Jetta S | Jetta Sport | Jetta SE | Jetta SEL |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/55R17 | 205/55R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 29 / 43 / 34 MPG | 29 / 43 / 34 MPG | 29 / 40 / 33 MPG | 29 / 40 / 33 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 383 / 568 miles | 383 / 568 miles | 383 / 528 miles | 383 / 528 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,915 lb. | 2,915 lb. | 2,989 lb. | 2,989 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. | 70.8 in. |
| Height | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. |
| Length | 186.5 in. | 186.5 in. | 186.5 in. | 186.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. | 105.7 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $31,843 | $30,375 | $31,011 | $33,717 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.45 |
| Depreciation | $8,489 | $7,317 | $8,141 | $10,065 |
| Financing | $3,003 | $3,215 | $3,170 | $3,730 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,285 | $1,363 | $1,346 | $1,553 |
| Fuel | $7,187 | $7,187 | $7,416 | $7,416 |
| Insurance | $3,367 | $3,525 | $3,409 | $3,424 |
| Maintenance | $5,737 | $4,993 | $4,754 | $4,754 |
| Repairs | $2,775 | $2,775 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Storm Gray, cloth Titan Black, cloth | Titan Black, cloth | Titan Black, leatherette Storm Gray, leatherette | Titan Black, leather Volcano Brown/Black, leather |
| Exterior | Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Rising Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl | Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Rising Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl | Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Rising Blue Metallic Oryx White Pearl Deep Black Pearl Kings Red Metallic | Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Rising Blue Metallic Oryx White Pearl Deep Black Pearl Kings Red Metallic |