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 Jetta2024 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 Jetta2021 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 Jetta2019 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.
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