2021 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Specifications

2019 2020 2021 2022 2024

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitary construction
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
Price :	MSRP: $18,995-28,045
Weight :	2895 lbs \| 1313.15 kg
MPG City :	30
MPG Highway :	29
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.28

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1395 cc \| 85.1 cu in. \| 1.4 L.
Power :	147 BHP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	74.5 mm \| 2.933 in.
Stroke :	80.0 mm \| 3.15 in.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Crankshaft :	Cast iron

Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.11
2nd Gear :	2.12
3rd Gear :	1.36
4th Gear :	0.97
5th Gear :	0.77
6th Gear :	0.63

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	14 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume :	94.7 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	13.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	185.1 in \| 4702 mm.
Width :	70.8 in \| 1798 mm.
Height :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Wheelbase :	105.7 in \| 2685 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.4 in \| 1534 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	38.5 in \| 978 mm.
Rear Headroom :	37.2 in \| 945 mm.
Front Legroom :	41.1 in \| 1044 mm.
Rear Legroom :	37.4 in \| 950 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	55.9 in \| 1420 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear : Torsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Vented disc
Rear Brakes :	Solid disc
Front Brake Size :	11.3 in \| 287 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.7 in \| 272 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	205/60 R16 H, all-season
Wheels :	16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy

Optional Tires
Tires :	205/55 R17 H, all-season

Optional Wheels
Tires :	17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy

Recall

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V716000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
Consequence	A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V038000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Consequence	The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V492000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Consequence	Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V514000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
Consequence	A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 105.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 185.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 70.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has 38.50 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has legroom of 41.10 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta had an MSRP of $18,995 - $$28,045 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta had 205/60 R16 H, all-season tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta had 16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy wheels.

Q: What engine did the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1395 cc | 85.1 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 147 BHP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Automatic.