These are the most up-to-date 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for the Volkswagen Jetta. They come from reputable car magazines like Car and Driver, MotorTrend, and Road & Track.
There are many causes why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can differ, including the driver, wear and tear on the vehicle during the test, weather conditions, and more.
By giving you a list of all Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 Times, Mph Acceleration & Top Speed, and quarter mile times, this post gives you a general idea of how fast a Volkswagen Jetta can go for each model year.
Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 Times, Mph Acceleration & Top Speed
| TRIM | DRIVE TYPE | TRANS. | 0-60 | 1/4 MILE |
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2022 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec @ 100 mph |
| SEL Sedan | FWD | 8A | 7.1 sec | 15.5 sec @ 91 mph |
| SEL (Premium) Sedan | FWD | 8A | 7.6 sec | 15.9 sec @ 88.2 mph |
2021 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI Autobahn (Black Pack) Sedan | FWD | 7A | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec @ 98.8 mph |
| SEL Premium Sedan | FWD | 8A | 7.7 sec | 16.0 sec @ 86 mph |
2020 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.0 sec | 14.5 sec @ 99 mph |
2019 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan | FWD | 7A | 5.6 sec | 14.2 sec @ 101 mph |
| GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan | FWD | 7A | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec @ 98.8 mph |
| GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan | FWD | 6M | 5.9 sec | 14.3 sec @ 101 mph |
| GLI S Sedan | FWD | 6M | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec @ 102 mph |
| R-Line Sedan | FWD | 8A | 7.7 sec | 16.1 sec @ 87 mph |
| S Sedan | FWD | 6M | 7.6 sec | 16.0 sec @ 88 mph |
| S Sedan | FWD | 6M | 7.7 sec | 16.1 sec @ 87.3 mph |
| SE Sedan | FWD | 8A | 7.6 sec | 16.0 sec @ 85.8 mph |
| SEL Premium Sedan | FWD | 8A | 7.8 sec | 16.0 sec @ 86.5 mph |
2017 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| TSI SE Sedan | FWD | 5M | 7.7 sec | 16.1 sec @ 88 mph |
2016 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI SE Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec @ 96.3 mph |
| SE Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.4 sec | 16.3 sec @ 87 mph |
| SE Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.4 sec | 16.3 sec @ 86.2 mph |
| SE Sedan | FWD | 6A | 9.4 sec | 16.9 sec @ 82.8 mph |
| SEL Sedan | FWD | 6A | 7.8 sec | 15.9 sec @ 89.2 mph |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| SE Sedan | FWD | 5M | 7.2 sec | 15.8 sec @ 91 mph |
| SE Sedan | FWD | 6A | 7.3 sec | 15.5 sec @ 91 mph |
| SE Sedan | FWD | 6A | 7.3 sec | 15.5 sec @ 90.5 mph |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.4 sec | 15.1 sec @ 95 mph |
| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6A | 6.5 sec | 15.1 sec @ 93.5 mph |
| Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan | FWD | 7A | 7.9 sec | 16.2 sec @ 87 mph |
| Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan | FWD | 7A | 7.9 sec | 16.0 sec @ 88.5 mph |
| Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan | FWD | 7A | 7.9 sec | 16.1 sec @ 85.9 mph |
| Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan | FWD | 7A | 8.0 sec | 16.2 sec @ 87 mph |
| SEL Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.9 sec | 16.7 sec @ 84 mph |
| TDI Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.0 sec | 16.2 sec @ 85 mph |
| TDI Sedan | FWD | 6M | 8.0 sec | 16.2 sec @ 86.3 mph |
| TDI SEL Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.4 sec | 16.5 sec @ 83 mph |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.2 sec | 15.0 sec @ 96 mph |
| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6A | 6.8 sec | 15.1 sec @ 94 mph |
| GLI Autobahn Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.5 sec | 15.1 sec @ 94.9 mph |
| TDI Premium w/Nav Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.1 sec | 16.3 sec @ 86.1 mph |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| S Sedan | FWD | 5M | 11.0 sec | 18.1 sec @ 79 mph |
| SEL Sedan | FWD | 5M | 8.2 sec | 16.6 sec @ 86 mph |
| SEL w/Sunroof Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.4 sec | 16.5 sec @ 85 mph |
| SEL Sport Sedan | FWD | 5M | 8.2 sec | 16.5 sec @ 85.2 mph |
| SEL Sport Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.3 sec | 16.2 sec @ 86.7 mph |
| TDI Sedan | FWD | 6A | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec @ 85.7 mph |
| TDI Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.0 sec | 16.2 sec @ 85.1 mph |
| TDI Sedan | FWD | 6M | 8.8 sec | 16.6 sec @ 83.9 mph |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| TDI Cup Edition Sedan | FWD | 6M | 8.8 sec | 16.8 sec @ 83 mph |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| SportWagen TDI Wagon | FWD | 6A | 8.9 sec | 17.0 sec @ 83 mph |
| TDI Diesel Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.1 sec | 16.4 sec @ 84 mph |
| TDI Loyal Edition Sedan | FWD | 6A | 8.4 sec | 16.4 sec @ 83.6 mph |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| 2.5 Sedan | FWD | 6A | 9.2 sec | 16.8 sec @ 85 mph |
| GLI Sedan | FWD | 6M | 6.4 sec | 15.1 sec @ 93 mph |
| GLI Sedan | FWD | 6M | 7.1 sec | 15.5 sec @ 92 mph |
| GLI Sedan | FWD | 6M | 7.1 sec | 15.3 sec @ 91.9 mph |
| HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan | AWD | 6A | 4.0 sec | 12.2 sec @ 118 mph |
| TDI Diesel Sedan | FWD | 6A | 10.3 sec | 17.6 sec @ 77 mph |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| 2.5 Sedan | FWD | 6A | 9.1 sec | 16.9 sec @ 85 mph |
| Value Edition 2.5 Sedan | FWD | 6A | 9.4 sec | 16.9 sec @ 81.8 mph |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLS TDI Sedan | FWD | 5A | 11.2 sec | 18.1 sec @ 75 mph |
| GLS TDI Sedan | FWD | 5A | 11.3 sec | 18.1 sec @ 74 mph |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLS 1.8T Sedan | FWD | 5M | 7.2 sec | 15.7 sec @ 89 mph |
| GLX VR6 Wagon | FWD | 4A | 7.2 sec | 15.3 sec @ 86 mph |
| GLX VR6 Wagon | FWD | 5M | 7.5 sec | 15.8 sec @ 91 mph |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLS TDI Sedan | FWD | 5M | 11.3 sec | 18.3 sec @ 75 mph |
| GLX VR6 Wagon | FWD | 4A | 8.6 sec | 16.5 sec @ 85.2 mph |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLS 1.8T Sedan | FWD | 5M | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec @ 86.6 mph |
1999 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLS VR6 Sedan | FWD | 5M | 7.8 sec | 16.0 sec @ 89.5 mph |
1994 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GL Sedan | FWD | 5M | 10.1 sec | 17.6 sec @ 79 mph |
| GLX VR6 Sedan | FWD | 5M | 6.9 sec | 15.5 sec @ 91 mph |
1990 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI 16V Sedan | FWD | 5M | 9.1 sec | 16.8 sec @ 82.3 mph |
1988 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI 16V Sedan | FWD | 5M | 9.3 sec | 16.8 sec @ 81 mph |
1986 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GLI Sedan | FWD | 5M | 10.37 sec | 17.75 sec @ 77.4 mph |
1985 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| GL Sedan | FWD | 5M | 11.8 sec | 18.2 sec @ 75 mph |
| GLI Sedan | FWD | 5M | 10.58 sec | 17.84 sec @ 75.3 mph |
1981 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| Magic Stage II Coupe | FWD | 5M | 10.1 sec | 17.2 sec @ 78 mph |
1980 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| Coupe | FWD | 5M | 11.8 sec | 18.1 sec @ 73 mph |
| Sedan | FWD | 5M | 12.1 sec | 18.4 sec @ 73 mph |