Volkswagen Jetta A7

Volkswagen Jetta A7
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The Volkswagen Jetta A7 (since 2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: MQB A1 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,720 mm TC4,702–4,753 mm
Width1,810 mm TC1,799 mm
Height1,460 mm TC1,459 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm TC2,686–2,731 mm
Front track1,540 mm TC–
Rear track1,540 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,350–1,463 kg TC1,331–1,479 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)396–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,662 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed–200–250 km/h
0–100 km/h–8.9 s
Torque–250–350 Nm

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2019–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, es), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

838 complaints for model years 2019–2026. 31 crashes · 4 fires · 41 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Electrical system 208
  • Engine 200
  • Transmission and drivetrain 183
  • Brakes 93
  • Driver assistance 55
  • Fuel system 53

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 12 versions of the Volkswagen Jetta A7

United States 6 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
2022–2027SIDI1.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive33–35 MPG (6.7–7.1 L/100 km) EPA159–169 g/km
2019–2027SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive28–30 MPG (7.8–8.4 L/100 km) EPA185–196 g/km
2019–2026SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive28–30 MPG (7.8–8.4 L/100 km) EPA186–199 g/km
2022–2024SIDI1.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA161–165 g/km
2019–2021SIDI1.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive33–34 MPG (6.9–7.1 L/100 km) EPA163–165 g/km
2019–2021SIDI1.4 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162–163 g/km

Canada 6 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2022–2026Compact1.5 LPetrol8-speed automatic6.8–7.4 L/100 km 5-cycle159–174 g/km
2019–2026Compact2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual7.9–8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle185–196 g/km
2019–2026Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.9–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle186–200 g/km
2022–2024Compact1.5 LPetrol6-speed manual6.9–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle161–165 g/km
2019–2021Compact1.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic7.0–7.1 L/100 km 5-cycle162–165 g/km
2019–2021Compact1.4 LPetrol6-speed manual6.9–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle162–163 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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