The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta comes in four trim levels: S, Sport, SE and SEL. There is also a sporty GLI model that we cover separately. All trims use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (158 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) joined to a six-speed manual (standard on the S and Sport) or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Keep reading for our rundown of the key features you get with each trim.
S
The Jetta's base trim kicks things off with:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cloth upholstery
- Digital gauge cluster
- 6.5-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
- Four-speaker sound system
- Volkswagen Car-Net mobile app with remote start, door locking/unlocking, parked location finder and other functions
The S also comes with standard advanced driver aids that include:
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane; automatic-equipped Jettas only)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Jetta and the car in front, includes stop-and-go functionality for automatic transmission models)
Sport
The Sport trim adds cosmetic and performance upgrades, including:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Sport differential (improves traction when accelerating out of corners)
- Gloss-black front grille and exterior trim
- Front accent lights
- Heated front seats
SE
Builds on the S trim with:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Push-button start and keyless entry
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Synthetic leather upholstery
SEL
The top-trim Jetta adds:
- Automatic high beams
- Sunroof
- Heated side mirrors, wipers and wiper nozzles
- Leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Driver's seat memory settings
- Heated steering wheel
- 10-color adjustable ambient cabin lighting
- Upgraded digital gauge cluster
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Voice control functionality
- Integrated navigation system
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Nine-speaker Beats Audio sound system