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Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2025): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The Volkswagen Jetta, a compact sedan introduced in 1979, has become one of Volkswagen's best-selling models globally, with over 14 million units sold by 2014.

Over its production span, the Jetta has seen significant performance advancements.

Early models featured engines like the 1.9L SOHC EFI producing 90 horsepower, while the 2025 GLI Autobahn trim delivers 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque from a 2.0L turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

This marks a substantial evolution in power and efficiency, with the Jetta consistently offering front-wheel drive (FWD) across its lineup.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Seventh Generation: 2018-2025

The seventh-generation Volkswagen Jetta (2018–present) is built on the MQB platform and offers a range of turbocharged engines, including a 1.4L (147 hp), a new 1.5L (184 lb-ft torque), and a 2.0L EA888 engine producing up to 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque in the GLI variant.

Drivetrain options are front-wheel drive (FWD) paired with transmissions ranging from a 5-speed manual to an 8-speed automatic.

A notable innovation is the introduction of the "Digital Cockpit," a fully digital instrument cluster available in this generation.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The Volkswagen Jetta features a horsepower range from 158 hp with the 1.5L engine to 228 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Both engine configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain, with transmission options including an 8-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI Autobahn Manual Sedan 2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 6,500 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
GLI Autobahn DSG Sedan 2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 6,500 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
Sport Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
2024 Volkswagen Jetta
2024 Volkswagen Jetta

2024 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta features a horsepower range from 158 hp with the 1.5L engine to 228 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

All configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and are paired with either a 6-speed manual or a DSG automatic transmission.

2024 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI Autobahn Manual Sedan 2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 6,500 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
GLI Autobahn DSG Sedan 2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 6,500 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
GLI 40th Anniversary Edition Manual Sedan 2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 6,500 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
GLI 40th Anniversary Edition DSG Sedan 2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 6,500 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
Sport Manual Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
Sport Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SEL Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S Manual Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S Auto Sedan 1.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2023 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta features a horsepower range from 158 hp with a 1.5L engine to 228 hp with a 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Transmission options include both automatic and manual configurations, and the drivetrain is front-wheel drive (FWD).

2023 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
GLI Autobahn DSG Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
Sport Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
Sport Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
S Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

2022 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta features a horsepower range from 158 hp with a 1.5L engine to 228 hp with a 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Transmission options include both automatic and manual configurations, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain layout.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
GLI Autobahn DSG Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
Sport Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
Sport Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SE Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
S Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
S Sedan 1.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta features a horsepower range from 147 hp with a 1.4L inline-4 engine to 228 hp with a 2.0L inline-4 engine.

Torque output varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.4L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI S Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
RLine Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm

2020 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The Volkswagen Jetta offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with a 1.4L engine to 228 hp with a 2.0L engine.

Torque varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.4L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Transmission options include an automatic and a manual, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain configuration.

2020 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
GLI S Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI S 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI S DSG 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI Autobahn 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI Autobahn DSG 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
SEL Premium w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SEL Premium w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
S w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The Volkswagen Jetta offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with a 1.4L engine to 228 hp with a 2.0L engine.

Torque varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.4L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Transmission options include an automatic and a manual, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain configuration.

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
GLI S Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI Anniversary Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI S 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI S DSG 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI Autobahn 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI Autobahn DSG 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLI 35th Anniversary Edition 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
GLI 35th Anniversary Edition DSG 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm 258 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
SEL Premium w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Premium w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Premium w/ CWP/ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Premium w/ CWP/SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SEL w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SE w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
S w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine w/ ULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
RLine w/ SULEV 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta offers a horsepower range from 150 hp with the 1.4L I4 engine to 210 hp with the 2.0L I4 engine.

Torque output varies from 184 lb-ft with the 1.4L I4 to 207 lb-ft with the 2.0L I4.

Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed auto-shift manual, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain configuration.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Wolfsburg Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
SEL Sedan 1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
SE Sport Sedan 1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
SE Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
S Sedan 1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm
GLI Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 210 hp @ 5,300 rpm 207 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm

Sixth Generation: 2010-2010

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Jetta (2010) offered a range of engine configurations, including a 2.0L engine producing 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L engine delivering 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.

Drivetrain options were limited to front-wheel drive (FWD), paired with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, or 6-speed automatic transmissions.

A notable innovation for this generation was the introduction of a turbo hybrid variant in 2012, though it was discontinued by 2016.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The Volkswagen Jetta 2010 offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L TDI engine to 170 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 177 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 236 lb-ft with the 2.0L TDI engine.

Both engines are paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD).

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SportWagen SE Wagon 2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm 177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
SportWagen S Wagon 2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm 177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
SportWagen TDI Wagon 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm 236 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SEL Sedan 2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm 177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
SE Sedan 2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm 177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
S Sedan 2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm 177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
2010 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Limited Sedan 2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm 177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
TDI Cup Street Edition Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm 236 ft-lbs
TDI Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm 236 ft-lbs

Fifth Generation: 2005-2005

The fifth-generation Volkswagen Jetta (2005) offered a range of engine configurations, including a 1.8L turbocharged engine producing 180 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, and a 1.9L TDI diesel engine delivering 100 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.

Drivetrain options were limited to front-wheel drive (FWD), paired with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmission.

A notable innovation for this generation was the introduction of a multi-link independent rear suspension, a first for the Jetta lineup.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower

The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta offers a horsepower range from 100 hp with the 1.9L engine to 180 hp with the 1.8L engine.

Torque varies from 122 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 177 lb-ft with the 1.9L engine.

Engine options include 1.8L, 1.9L, 2.0L, and 2.5L configurations, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
GLS TDI Wagon 1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 100 hp @ 4,000 rpm 177 ft-lbs
GLS 1.8T Wagon 1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 180 hp @ 5,500 rpm 173 ft-lbs
GLS Wagon 2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm 122 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm
GL TDI Wagon 1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 100 hp @ 4,000 rpm 177 ft-lbs
GL Wagon 2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm 122 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm
A5 Value Sedan 2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm 170 ft-lbs @ 3,750 rpm
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
A5 2.5 Sedan 2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm 170 ft-lbs @ 3,750 rpm
A5 TDI Sedan 1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 100 hp @ 4,000 rpm 177 ft-lbs
GLS TDI Sedan 1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 100 hp @ 4,000 rpm 177 ft-lbs
GLS Sedan 2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm 122 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm
GLI 1.8T Sedan 1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 180 hp @ 5,500 rpm 173 ft-lbs
GL Sedan 2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm 122 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm
Volkswagen Jetta parked on side road.
Volkswagen Jetta parked on side road.