Volkswagen Jetta A6

Volkswagen Jetta A6
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The Volkswagen Jetta A6 (2010–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 125 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: Typ 5C · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth America
Dimensions
Length4,640–4,660 mm RDW4,630–4,650 mm TC
Width1,780 mm RDW1,780 mm TC
Height1,440 mm RDW1,450 mm TC
Wheelbase2,580–2,630 mm RDW2,650 mm TC
Front track1,527–1,541 mm ASTRA1,530–1,540 mm TC
Rear track1,523–1,538 mm ASTRA1,530–1,550 mm TC
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,205–1,405 kg RDW1,272–1,505 kg TC
Mass in running order1,305–1,505 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,800–2,020 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,500 kg Traficom–
Towing, unbraked trailer600–710 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Luggage space (EPA)–453–934 L EPA
Passenger space (EPA)–2,605–2,662 L EPA
Performance
Top speed190–210 km/h RDW–
Torque175–320 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 195/65R15, 205/50R17, 205/60R15

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2013: ★★★★☆ · 2014–2018: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years83.2% (82.3–84.1)86.4%6,087
9–12 years76.5% (75.7–77.2)77.9%11,352
13 years and older73.2% (70.1–76.1)69.2%831

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension30.5%23.1%
Tyres29.1%30.2%
Brakes25.1%25.6%
Lights and electrics9.4%15.0%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.0%8.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.6%6.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

2,788 complaints for model years 2011–2018. 136 crashes · 34 fires · 96 injuries · 1 death

  • Electrical system 689
  • Engine 549
  • Transmission and drivetrain 456
  • Fuel system 434
  • Airbags 200
  • Brakes 167

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 125 versions of the Volkswagen Jetta A6

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European Union 45 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2014–20181.4 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol120–124 g/km14,872
2014–20182.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel106–108 g/km28,348
2011–20181.2 L77 kW (105 PS)Petrol114–132 g/km29,397
2012–20181.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol95–118 g/km9,110
2014–20182.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel112–116 g/km2,132
20172.0 L122 kW (166 PS)Diesel107 g/km1,040
20171.4 L138 kW (188 PS)Petrol122 g/km938
20171.4 L165 kW (224 PS)Petrol121 g/km264
20172.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel113 g/km126
20171.2 L116 kW (158 PS)Petrol114 g/km64
2011–20161.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel114–119 g/km60,430
20162.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol107 g/km94
20161.2 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel114 g/km12
20161.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol163 g/km10
2011–20151.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol142–145 g/km15,254
2011–20152.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel131–133 g/km14,792
2011–20151.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol141–143 g/km3,032
20141.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid95 g/km182
2013–20142.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol170–172 g/km44
20141.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Diesel144 g/km28
20142.0 L–Diesel139 g/km14
20131.6 L–Other fuel117 g/km428
20131.7 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel125 g/km242
2010–2013––Diesel122–125 g/km996
20132.0 L–Other fuel130 g/km142
20131.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Other fuel95 g/km100
2011–20132.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol173 g/km694
20131.3 L77 kW (105 PS)Petrol131 g/km44
20131.4 L–Other fuel137 g/km28
20131.8 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel128 g/km26
20131.2 L–Other fuel127 g/km12
2010–2012––Petrol139–153 g/km1,128
20111.6 L75 kW (102 PS)Petrol176 g/km28
20111.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel129 g/km26
20111.4 L–Diesel144 g/km20
20112.5 L129 kW (175 PS)Petrol133 g/km12
20101.6 L–Diesel122 g/km7,592
20101.4 L–Petrol150 g/km4,410
20102.0 L–Diesel142 g/km1,770
20101.6 L–Petrol175 g/km1,690
20101.9 L–Diesel137 g/km1,022
2010––Other fuel158 g/km326
20102.0 L–Petrol188 g/km58
20101.2 L–Petrol129 g/km26
20102.5 L–Petrol197 g/km10

United Kingdom 39 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–20181.4 TSI 125PS BlueMotion Technology · 1.4 TSI 125PS BlueMotion Technology S · 1.4 TSI 125PS BlueMotion Technology SE1.4 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015–20181.4 TSI 150PS · 1.4 TSI 150PS BlueMotion Technology GT · 1.4 TSI 150PS BlueMotion Technology SE1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
2015–20181.4 TSI 150PS 7speed DSG · 1.4 TSI 150PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology GT · 1.4 TSI 150PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology SE1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.1 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI 110PS BlueMotion Technology GT2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI 110PS BlueMotion Technology S · 2.0 TDI 110PS BlueMotion Technology SE2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC107 g/km
2017–20182.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology GT2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2017–20182.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology SE2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC112 g/km
2017–20182.0 TDI 150PS BlueMotion Technology GT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC112 g/km
2017–20182.0 TDI 150PS BlueMotion Technology SE2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC111 g/km
2017–20182.0 TDI 150PS DSG BlueMotion Technology GT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.6 L/100 km NEDC121 g/km
2017–20182.0 TDI 150PS DSG BlueMotion Technology SE2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.6 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2015–20162.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology GT · 2.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology S and 1 more trim2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015–20162.0 TDI 150PS BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 150PS BlueMotion Technology GT · 2.0 TDI 150PS BlueMotion Technology SE2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015–20162.0 TDI 150PS DSG BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG BlueMotion Technology GT · 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG BlueMotion Technology SE2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2012–20151.4 TSI 122PS1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20151.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20151.4 TSI 160PS1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
20151.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
20151.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
20152.0 TDI 110PS BlueMotion Technology2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
20152.0 TDI 140PS DSG2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
20152.0 TDI 140PS2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2013–20141.4 TSI 122PS S · 1.4 TSI 122PS SE1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)PetrolManual6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–20141.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG SE · 1.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG Sport1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)PetrolAutomatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–20141.4 TSI 160PS SE · 1.4 TSI 160PS Sport1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)PetrolManual6.3 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2013–20141.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology S · 1.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology SE · 1.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology Sport1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)DieselAutomatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2013–20141.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology S · 1.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology SE · 1.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology Sport1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)DieselManual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS DSG SE · 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG Sport2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselAutomatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS SE · 2.0 TDI 140PS Sport2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselManual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
20121.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG SE · 1.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG Sport1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20121.4 TSI 160PS SE · 1.4 TSI 160PS Sport1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
20121.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology S · 1.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology SE · 1.6 TDI 105PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion Technology Sport1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
20121.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology S · 1.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology SE · 1.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Technology Sport1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
20122.0 TDI 140PS DSG SE · 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG Sport2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
20122.0 TDI 140PS SE · 2.0 TDI 140PS Sport2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
20101.4 TSI (122ps)1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20101.6 TDI (105ps)1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
20101.6 TDI (105ps) 7speed DSG1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (140ps)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km

France 13 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2015JETTA HYBRID 1.4 TSI (170ch) DSG7–110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic4.1 L/100 km NEDC95 g/km
2014JETTA 1.2 TSI (105ch) BVM6–77 kW (105 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2014JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BMT BVM5–77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2014JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BMT DSG7–77 kW (105 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2012–2013NOUVELLE JETTA 1.2 TSI (105ch) BVM6 · JETTA 1.2 TSI (105ch) BVM6–77 kW (105 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2012–2013NOUVELLE JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BMT DSG7 · JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BMT DSG7–77 kW (105 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2012–2013NOUVELLE JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BMT BVM5 · JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BMT BVM5–77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2012NOUVELLE JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) BVM5–77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2012NOUVELLE JETTA 1.6 TDI (105ch) DSG7–77 kW (105 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.7 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
2012NOUVELLE JETTA 1.4 TSI (122ch) DSG7–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2012NOUVELLE JETTA 1.4 TSI (122ch) BVM6–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012NOUVELLE JETTA 2.0 TDI (140ch) DSG6–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2012NOUVELLE JETTA 2.0 TDI (140ch) BVM6–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km

United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2018SIDI1.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA175–176 g/km
2016–2018SIDI1.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA168–171 g/km
2014–2018SIDI1.8 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28–29 MPG (8.1–8.4 L/100 km) EPA188–199 g/km
2013–2018SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA203–208 g/km
2012–2017SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA207–214 g/km
2013–2016SIDI1.4 LHybrid7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive44 MPG (5.3 L/100 km) EPA124 g/km
2014–2016SIDI1.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA188–191 g/km
20152.0 LDiesel6-speed manualFront-wheel drive35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA180 g/km
2013–20152.0 LDiesel6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive32–35 MPG (6.7–7.4 L/100 km) EPA178–198 g/km
2011–20152.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA194–197 g/km
2010–20152.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA205–221 g/km
2010–20142.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA208–221 g/km
2010–20142.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA205–221 g/km
2012SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km

Canada 14 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2017Compact1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km 5-cycle168 g/km
2016–2017Compact1.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.3–7.4 L/100 km 5-cycle173–175 g/km
2017Compact1.8 LPetrol6-speed automated manual8.2 L/100 km 5-cycle193 g/km
2010–2017Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic8.7–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle205–219 g/km
2012–2017Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.8–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle205–219 g/km
2013–2016Compact1.4 LPetrol7-speed automated manual5.3–5.4 L/100 km 5-cycle122–124 g/km
2014–2016Compact1.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.9–8.2 L/100 km 5-cycle182–189 g/km
2014–2016Compact1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual8.0–8.2 L/100 km 5-cycle184–189 g/km
2015–2016Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed automated manual8.6–8.8 L/100 km 5-cycle201–202 g/km
2011–2015Compact2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.4–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle193–207 g/km
2015Compact2.0 LDiesel6-speed automated manual6.5 L/100 km 5-cycle175 g/km
2011–2015Compact2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.5–7.3 L/100 km 5-cycle176–196 g/km
2010–2013Compact2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.2–9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle212–221 g/km
2010–2013Compact2.5 LPetrol5-speed manual9.5–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle219–235 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.