2026 Volkswagen Jetta
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Overview

The Volkswagen Jetta ranks fairly well when compared to similar cars. It is particularly notable for its legroom, ranking 6th out of 37 small cars, indicating it offers more space than most vehicles in its class. In terms of German small cars and compact cars, the Jetta holds a solid position, ranking 3rd out of 5. This suggests that while there may be a couple of other vehicles that outperform it in some areas, the Jetta is still a strong contender in its category, especially among German-made cars. Overall, the Volkswagen Jetta is a competitive choice for those seeking a small or compact car with ample legroom.

2026 Volkswagen Jetta Ratings

Volkswagen Jetta

Overall Score: 8.0 / 10

Reliability: 7.5 / 10

Retained Value: 8.5 / 10

Safety: 8.0 / 10

Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating

Volkswagen Jetta sedan

Reliability Score: 8.3 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 11.4

Average Lifespan (miles): 144,141 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 10,997 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 12.4%

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Volkswagen Jetta Depreciation and Resale Value

Volkswagen Jetta

$ Depreciation: $9,050

% Depreciation: 40.2%

% Residual Value: 59.8%

$ Resale Value: $13,445

% Typical All Compact Cars Depreciation: 35.2%

All Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 27.9% - 44.5%

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta Rankings

Volkswagen Jetta

#6 of 37 in Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#7 of 13 in Best Small Cars Under $25k

#7 of 13 in Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

#8 of 37 in Best Family Small Cars

#8 of 22 in Best Small Cars for the Money

#9 of 37 in Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

#9 of 22 in Most Affordable Small Cars

#15 of 37 in Safest Small Cars

#17 of 37 in Most Reliable Small Cars

#18 of 37 in Best Small Cars

#22 of 37 in Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#24 of 37 in Best Small Cars for Tall People

#24 of 37 in Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#27 of 37 in Most Comfortable Small Cars

2026 Volkswagen Jetta Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
S 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	23995
SE 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	26985
SEL 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	29995
Sport 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	25305

Used Car Pricing

Volkswagen Jetta

Here's what the prices look like for a used Volkswagen Jetta for different model years. A 3-year-old used Volkswagen Jetta averages $19,418 while a 5-year-old used Volkswagen Jetta is $17,198.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2024 Volkswagen Jetta (1 year old)	$21,364
2023 Volkswagen Jetta (2 years old)	$20,466
2022 Volkswagen Jetta (3 years old)	$19,418
2021 Volkswagen Jetta (4 years old)	$17,937
2020 Volkswagen Jetta (5 years old)	$17,198
2019 Volkswagen Jetta (6 years old)	$15,497
2018 Volkswagen Jetta (7 years old)	$12,965
2017 Volkswagen Jetta (8 years old)	$11,897
2016 Volkswagen Jetta (9 years old)	$10,542
2015 Volkswagen Jetta (10 years old)	$9,409