Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 85 recorded runs
Volkswagen Jetta 0–60 Times
The Volkswagen Jetta 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 85 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volkswagen Jetta is the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.20 seconds at 118.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Volkswagen Jetta is the 1980 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, which took 12.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 73.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Volkswagen Jetta tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.09 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.12 seconds at 87.58 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.0sec
2006 HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan
Average 0–60
8.09sec
Across 85 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.12sec
@ 87.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
12.1sec
1980 Sedan
Across 85 verified runs, the Volkswagen Jetta ranges from 4.0 to 12.1 seconds 0–60, with a 8.09-second average.
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Volkswagen Jetta 0–60 times by model year
85 tests · 30 years
▾
2026
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 35 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 85
2025
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.25
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#06
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 36 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 85
#60
2025 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 87.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 40 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #60 of 85
2023
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.10
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#13
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 99.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 36 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 85
#20
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 42 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 85
2022
Volkswagen Jetta · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.93
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.33
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#08
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 37 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 85
#21
2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 40 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 85
#30
2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL (Premium) Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 40 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 85
2021
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.30
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#09
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn (Black Pack) Sedan
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 98.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 35 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 85
#33
2021 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 39 H / 32 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 85
2020
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#07
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 85
2019
Volkswagen Jetta · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.87
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.30
sec
Recorded Tests
9
#03
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 32 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 85
#04
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 32 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 85
#05
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 32 H / 30.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 85
#10
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 98.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 32 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 85
#31
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 40 H / 30 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 85
#32
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 85.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 39 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 85
#34
2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 39 H / 32 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 85
#35
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 87.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.3 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 40 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 85
#38
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 39 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 85
2017
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#36
2017 Volkswagen Jetta TSI SE Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 40 H / 31 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 85
2016
Volkswagen Jetta · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.06
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.06
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#12
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI SE Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 96.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 85
#39
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 89.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 36 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 85
#55
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 39 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #55 of 85
#56
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 86.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 39 H / 29.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #56 of 85
#70
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 82.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 39 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #70 of 85
2014
Volkswagen Jetta · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#24
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 36 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 85
#27
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 36 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 85
#28
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 90.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 36 H / 32 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 85
2013
Volkswagen Jetta · 10 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.79
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.03
sec
Recorded Tests
10
#14
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 31 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 85
#16
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 32 H / 27.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 85
#43
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 48 H / 38 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 85
#44
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 48 H / 40.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #44 of 85
#45
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 85.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 48 H / 46.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 85
#46
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 48 H / 36.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #46 of 85
#47
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 40 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #47 of 85
#48
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 86.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 39.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #48 of 85
#57
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SEL Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 39 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #57 of 85
#64
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 31 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #64 of 85
2012
Volkswagen Jetta · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.38
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#11
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 85
#17
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 28.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 85
#18
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 32 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 85
#50
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Premium w/Nav Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 86.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 42 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #50 of 85
2011
Volkswagen Jetta · 8 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.59
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
8
#40
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 85.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 34.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 85
#49
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 85.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 32.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #49 of 85
#52
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #52 of 85
#53
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sport Sedan
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #53 of 85
#54
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sport Sedan
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 86.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #54 of 85
#58
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL w/Sunroof Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 31 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #58 of 85
#62
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 83.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 42 H / 36.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #62 of 85
#79
2011 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
11.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.10s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 34 H / 29 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #79 of 85
2010
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#63
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition Sedan
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 41 H / 33 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #63 of 85
2009
Volkswagen Jetta · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.47
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#51
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 40 H / 38 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #51 of 85
#59
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Loyal Edition Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 83.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 40 H / 34.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #59 of 85
#65
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Wagon
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.00s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 40 H / 38.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #65 of 85
2006
Volkswagen Jetta · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.42
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#01
2006 Volkswagen Jetta HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.20s
¼ mi @ 118.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 118.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 85
#15
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 85
#22
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 85
#23
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 91.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 85
#68
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Sedan
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #68 of 85
#74
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel Sedan
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 30 C / 38 H / 36 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #74 of 85
2005
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.25
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.90
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#66
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Sedan
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 30 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #66 of 85
#71
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 2.5 Sedan
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 81.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #71 of 85
2004
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
11.25
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.10
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#80
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI Sedan
11.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.10s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 39 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #80 of 85
#81
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI Sedan
11.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.10s
¼ mi @ 74.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 74.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 39 H / 32 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #81 of 85
2002
Volkswagen Jetta · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#25
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Sedan
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 85
#26
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Wagon
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 85
#29
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Wagon
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 85
2001
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.95
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.40
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#61
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Wagon
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #61 of 85
#82
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI Sedan
11.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.30s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 35 C / 44 H / 44 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #82 of 85
2000
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#41
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 86.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.6 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 85
1999
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.00
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#37
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 85
#42
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 89.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 85
1994
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.55
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#19
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 85
#72
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 33 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #72 of 85
1990
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#67
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V Sedan
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 82.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #67 of 85
1988
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#69
1988 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V Sedan
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #69 of 85
1986
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.37
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.75
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#75
1986 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
10.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.75s
¼ mi @ 77.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.37 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.75 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.4 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #75 of 85
1985
Volkswagen Jetta · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
11.09
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.85
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#77
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
10.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.84s
¼ mi @ 75.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.58 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.84 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.3 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #77 of 85
#78
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
10.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 29 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #78 of 85
#83
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan
11.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.20s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 31 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #83 of 85
1984
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#76
1984 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 26 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #76 of 85
1981
Volkswagen Jetta · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#73
1981 Volkswagen Jetta Magic Stage II Coupe
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Supercharger I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #73 of 85
1980
Volkswagen Jetta · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
11.95
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#84
1980 Volkswagen Jetta Coupe
11.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.10s
¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 73.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #84 of 85
#85
1980 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
12.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.40s
¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 12.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 73.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 27.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #85 of 85
How we verify Volkswagen Jetta performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen Jetta trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volkswagen Jetta 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Volkswagen Jetta performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Volkswagen Jetta on record is the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.20 seconds at 118.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volkswagen Jetta is the 1980 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, which takes 12.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 85 verified runs, a Volkswagen Jetta reaches 60 mph in 8.09 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.12 seconds at roughly 87.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 30 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen Jetta can do, not a single marketing claim.
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