Regardless of the kind of vehicle you’re looking for (a safe family vehicle, a high-performance sedan, or a fuel-efficient vehicle), the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is a compelling choice. The Jetta has less plastic and more high-end materials. Additionally, you don’t need to spend extra for the top-end models to get a Jetta with solid fuel economy and a spacious interior.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Compact Passenger Car
MSRP
Starting at $17,895
MPG
Up to 28 city / 40 highway
Fuel Type
Unleaded Regular
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Horsepower
Up to 150 hp
Towing Capacity
Not recommended for towing
Engine Options
4-Cyl Turbo 1.4 Liter
Body Types
& Trim Options
1.4T S (Manual) Sedan; 1.4T S Auto; 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition Manual; 1.4T SE Manual; 1.8T SE Sport Auto; 2.0T GLI DSG
Awards & Rankings
- Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
- 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Top Safety Pick for 2017 by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety
Dimensions
182-183″ L x 70″ W x 57″ H
Features & Specs
Interior
- 6-way manual driver & passenger seat adjustments
- Adjustable lumbar support driver seat
- Air conditioning
- Audio and cruise steering wheel controls
- Bucket front seats
- Cruise control
- Driver & passenger seat multi-level heating
- Dual vanity mirrors
- Front and rear cupholders
- Front cupholders
- Front door pockets
- Front seatback storage
- Height-adjustable driver & passenger seat
- Interior air filtration
- Keyless ignition
- Leather steering wheel
- Overhead console with storage
- Power steering
- Steering wheel tilt and telescopic
Exterior
- 16 x 6.5-in. Wheels
- 205/55r h tires
- All-season tires
- Backup camera
- Inside mounted temporary spare tire
- Painted alloy wheels
- Turn signal in mirrors
Safety
- 2 front headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- 4-wheel ABS
- Blind-spot warning accident avoidance system
- Child seat anchors
- Daytime running lights
- Dual front side-mounted airbags
- Emergency braking assist
- Engine immobilizer
- Front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- Post-collision safety system
- Rear center 3-point belt
- Rear door child safety locks
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Stability control
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Traction control
- Turn signal mirrors
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Optional
- Alarm kit
- Chrome exhaust tips
- Door sills
- First aid kit
- Jetta carpet and/or rubber mat kit
- Lip spoiler
- Luggage net
- Rearview mirror w/Homelink
- Roadside assistance kit
- Splash guards
- Wheel locks
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta right for you?
Pros
- Above-average fuel economy
- Attractively priced
- Comfortable & quiet ride
- Fun GLI model
- Impressive fuel savings
- Large trunk
- Potent 1.8l engine
- Premium fender sound system
- Roomy
- Safe
- Well-designed infotainment system
Cons
- No all-wheel-drive package
- Sub-par handling
- Lower quality styling