No pricing data available at this time. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Overview What’s new: The outside of the Jetta has been changed. As usual, you now get an improved 8-inch touchscreen. The base model no longer comes with a manual transmission. A part of the seventh version of the Jetta, which will be released in 2019. The Taos small SUV isn’t much more expensive, but the Jetta is Volkswagen’s last sedan and the least expensive car in the brand’s lineup. A lot of people who are looking for small sedans have passed over the Jetta because it looks boring and needs to have current upgrades. Volkswagen hopes that the new 2025 Jetta will fix this problem. One of the most affordable cars in its class is the Jetta, and unlike some of its rivals, it comes with a full set of cutting-edge driving aids as standard. The changes will not, however, make the little VW the best in its class. The Jetta still has a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 158 horsepower, but lower trim levels no longer come with manual gear. Both the outside and inside of the car were changed a lot. Volkswagen changed the front and back of the Jetta and added a stylish front accent light bar to some types. Inside, the Jetta gets a new dashboard design and an 8-inch tablet, which used to be only available on the top-of-the-line SEL trim level but is now standard on all of them. A capacitive touch panel has been added to the center console in place of the knobs and buttons. Volkswagen also changed the upholstery options for all of its models. The 2025 redesign of the Jetta makes the sedan more appealing, but you should look into some of its competitors first before buying the Volkswagen. The more expensive but beautiful Honda Civic is one of our favorite small cars. The stylish Hyundai Elantra is another great choice. The famous Toyota Corolla, which comes in a hybrid form at a reasonable price, should be remembered. Also, think about the Kia K4, a brand-new car that will replace the Forte when it goes out of production. Go to our Expert Rating to read our test team’s full analysis of the 2025 Jetta’s pros and cons. Pros vs Cons Pros A ride quality that is smooth and stable. Plenty of storage is available in both the cabin and the trunk. The customizable digital instrument cluster adds a modern, high-tech feel. Cons Slow acceleration. Touchscreen controls can be challenging to navigate. A hybrid engine is not offered in contrast to most other small sedans. Performance What about how the Jetta is driven? If you want a faster Jetta, the GLI is your best bet. Even though the average Jetta isn’t very slow, it felt a lot better in real life than it did on the test track, where it took 8.4 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. It could be faster, even with its small 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, if the transmission moved faster, especially when taking off quickly. When we tested the Jetta in real life, its slightly slow gearbox was a pain. We had to use an odd mix of force and smoothness to keep it in the right gear. Putting the gear in Sport mode made us feel better. The Jetta easily handles curves, which is a good thing. Even when the road winds, it stays steady and easy to drive. It’s easy to stop smoothly because the brakes are strong. Comfort How well does the Jetta make you feel? The Jetta is a nice place to spend time on your way to and from work. The back seats are more comfortable than you’d expect from a cheap car, and the front seats are stiffer than most, but they support you better than most. We noticed that the ride can be too hard over bumps, but it’s still fine. The base Jetta with 16-inch tires should ride smoother because the sides of those tires are bigger and more cushioned. The SEL we tested had 18-inch wheels. Also, the noise level inside was higher than we thought it would be. The Jetta’s nice looks are ruined by noise from the road and tires, wind noise at highway speeds, and an engine that doesn’t make a sound even when going fast. Interior How is the inside? It’s nice and roomy inside the Jetta. The back seat is easy to get in and out of because taller people only need to twist a little to fit. The back seats will have enough room for most people, but bigger people may hit the headliner. When you drive straight, you can see the road clearly, and the big side windows make it easy to change lanes. All of these are benefits of a well-designed car that is the right size. The Jetta’s touchscreen display is hard to use and poorly constructed. Other settings are hidden on screens you wouldn’t expect to see, and details you use often, like the trip meter, can’t be reset. Luckily, the Jetta’s other important features are a lot simpler to use. Technology How does the tech work? Our SEL test car has four USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad to make sure that no one’s device runs out of power. The wireless link for our smartphone worked well, and we liked how easy it was to switch between the Jetta’s built-in features and the system on our phone—not as much, though, with the Jetta’s built-in system. The menus might only sometimes give you the options or choices you want, and the images are old. We also didn’t like the Beats-branded sound system very much; it had too much bass for most songs and needed to be clarified. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are built into all Jetta cars, and Drive has many tools to help drivers. The Jetta’s other safety systems didn’t give us any false alarms, and we thought the adaptive cruise control system worked well on the highway. It’s not great that your backup camera is low-quality. Storage How are things with the storage? The Jetta’s 14.1 cubic-foot trunk is big for its class. The big hole makes it easy to load big bags without having to twist or bend them to fit. We can only hope that the back seats will fold down closer to the floor of the trunk. Longer things take more work to get through the pretty big shelf they leave behind. There is a tray that can be used as a wireless charging station, a deep center console bin, and a cupholder inside for the front riders. The door pockets are big, but they don’t have felt inside, so small things move around while you drive. The Jetta has easy-to-reach top tethers and clearly marked anchors that should make it simple to put car seats in place. Fuel Economy How much fuel does it use? The EPA says that the Jetta gets 33 mpg on both the highway and in cities. It was easy to get the EPA figures while driving the Jetta, and we got a good 38 mpg on our normal test route, which had less traffic than usual. The Jeep’s 13-gallon fuel tank allows it to go up to 500 miles on a single charge. Value Should you pay that much for the Jetta? Any Jetta model will have a roomy cabin, a big trunk, and good gas mileage. The Jetta’s interior is mostly made of rough plastics, even on common touches, even though the outside and inside design look very nice for the class. There are a lot of features on the Jetta, but most of its competitors offer about the same amount of standard and extra features, as well as all-wheel Drive, which the Jetta doesn’t have. Volkswagen’s guarantees are one of the main reasons people buy the Jetta. The engine and bumper-to-bumper covering last for six years, or 72,000 kilometers, which is a lot better than most of its rivals. You can get roadside assistance for three years and 36,000 miles. Wildcard The Jetta has always brought the style of a European sports car to the market for small sedans. However, the Jetta has nice looks and a wide range of tools to stay competitive, even though most of those sports aren’t played anymore (don’t worry, a Jetta GLI is still available for fans). When it comes to daily driving, the Jetta only stands out a little from its rivals. But if you get to drive it on a great road, it will tell you why nostalgic Jettas are so admired. What is Invoice Pricing 's Recommendation? The SE trim level is in the middle a great deal. For not much more money than the base S or Sport trims, it comes with some useful extras, such as wireless smartphone charging, heated front seats, and synthetic leather seating. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Video Review
