2026 Volkswagen Jetta: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-04·/
Quick Answer
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact four-door sedan powered by a turbocharged 1.5L TSI four-cylinder making 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. EPA estimates reach up to 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 33 combined. Volkswagen offers four trims — S, Sport, SE, and SEL — with available IQ.DRIVE driver assistance, a standard Digital Cockpit gauge display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a class-competitive 14.1-cubic-foot trunk. The Jetta is covered by Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Highlights of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta
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Turbocharged 1.5L TSI four-cylinder produces 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
EPA-estimated up to 29 mpg city / 40 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined on FWD
Four trims — S, Sport, SE, and SEL — all front-wheel drive (no AWD or hybrid offered on the standard Jetta)
Digital Cockpit configurable gauge display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across every trim
Available IQ.DRIVE driver assistance bundles adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane keeping, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert
14.1-cubic-foot trunk with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat — among the larger cargo holds in the compact-sedan class
Covered by Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty — longer than most rivals' 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Street Volkswagen of Amarillo
Compare available trim levels to find the right Volkswagen Jetta for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim4 trims · 26 in stock
1.5T S2 in stock
1.5T Sport9 in stock
1.5T SE14 in stock
1.5T SEL1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$25,685
$27,626
$29,186
$32,651
Top price
$25,791
$28,081
$30,136
$32,651
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Engine
1.5L I-4 DI DOHC Turbocharged
1.5L I-4 DI DOHC Turbocharged
1.5L I-4 DI DOHC Turbocharged
1.5L I-4 DI DOHC Turbocharged
MPG (city / hwy)
29 / 40
29 / 40
29 / 40
29 / 40
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
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Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
SiriusXM
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Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Heated 2nd-row seats
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Heated steering wheel
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Memory driver seat & mirrors
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Standard equipment — interior & exterior
Leather seating
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Inside the Volkswagen Jetta
Why the 1.5L TSI matters in a class of 2.0-liter rivals
Volkswagen introduced the 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder for the 2025 Jetta and carries it unchanged into 2026. Despite being smaller than the 2.0L engines found in many compact-sedan competitors, it produces 158 horsepower and a class-strong 184 lb-ft of torque — and that torque arrives low in the rev range, which is what gives the Jetta its confident around-town feel from a stop or when merging onto a highway. The 8-speed automatic is calibrated for smooth low-rpm shifts to keep the engine in its torque band, which contributes to the Jetta's strong real-world fuel economy without resorting to a CVT.
Choosing between S, Sport, SE, and SEL
The S is the value entry point — same engine and transmission as every other Jetta, with cloth seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, and the standard Digital Cockpit. The Sport trim adds 17-inch black-finish wheels, a black-painted roof, sport suspension tuning, and badge-level visual upgrades while keeping the S trim's mechanical foundation. SE adds heated front seats, a leatherette interior, keyless access with push-button start, a larger touchscreen, and Volkswagen's IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite. SEL is the loaded trim — it adds a panoramic sunroof, BeatsAudio premium sound, ventilated front seats, ambient interior lighting, and remote start, while keeping the same powertrain across the entire lineup.
How the Jetta stacks up in the compact-sedan segment
The Jetta competes head-on with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, and Nissan Sentra. Its torque-rich turbo engine and 8-speed automatic give it a more European driving feel than the naturally aspirated or CVT-equipped rivals, and the 14.1-cubic-foot trunk leads or matches most of the class. The Jetta's standard 4-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is longer than the 3-year / 36,000-mile coverage offered by Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Shoppers who want all-wheel drive or a hybrid powertrain in this size class will need to look elsewhere — the standard Jetta is FWD-only with no electrified option.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Turbocharged 1.5L TSI delivers 184 lb-ft of torque low in the rev range — feels stronger than its 158 hp figure suggests
EPA-estimated up to 40 mpg highway on a non-hybrid powertrain
Digital Cockpit configurable gauge display and wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto standard on every trim
14.1-cubic-foot trunk is among the largest in the compact-sedan class, with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat
4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty — longer bumper-to-bumper coverage than most direct rivals
Composed European-tuned ride and steering feel relative to the segment norm
IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance bundle available starting at the SE trim — not reserved for the top trim
Cons
Front-wheel drive only — no all-wheel-drive option is offered on the standard Jetta
No hybrid or fully electric variant of the Jetta is offered
Standard Jetta is automatic-only; buyers who want a manual transmission have to step up to the separate Jetta GLI
Base S trim's touchscreen and feature set are noticeably simpler than the SE and SEL trims
Real-world fuel economy in heavy stop-and-go city driving can fall meaningfully below the 33-combined EPA figure
Who is the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta best for?
Best for budget-first Amarillo commuters
Jetta S — the entry into the lineup, with the same 1.5L TSI turbo and 8-speed automatic as every other Jetta, EPA-estimated up to 40 mpg highway, the standard Digital Cockpit gauge display, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The right pick for shoppers running the I-40 commute between Amarillo and outlying Panhandle towns, where the highway-mpg figure pays back across a long weekly drive.
Best for comfort-and-feature buyers
Jetta SE — adds heated front seats, a leatherette interior, keyless access with push-button start, a larger touchscreen, and Volkswagen's IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite (adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane keeping, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert). The volume comfort trim for Texas Panhandle drivers who want the warm-weather features and the driver-assist suite without stepping to the loaded SEL.
Best for tech-forward shoppers
Jetta SEL — the loaded trim. Adds a panoramic sunroof, BeatsAudio premium sound, ventilated front seats, ambient interior lighting, and remote start, on top of everything the SE includes. Same 1.5L TSI / 8-speed automatic powertrain — the SEL upgrade is interior, audio, and convenience, not power. The pick for buyers who want every option box checked in a sedan footprint.
Best for students and first-car buyers
Jetta S or Sport — Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty (longer than most rivals' 3 / 36) and the strong-torque turbo engine make the Jetta a low-stress first car. The Sport trim adds blackout styling and 17-inch wheels over the S without changing the mechanicals, so insurance and running costs stay close to the base. A common pick for West Texas A&M students in Canyon.
Why this matters around Amarillo
Street Volkswagen of Amarillo stocks the 2026 Jetta in the S, Sport, SE, and SEL trims for shoppers across the Texas Panhandle — Amarillo, Canyon, Borger, Pampa, Dumas, and Hereford. The Jetta's turbocharged 1.5L TSI and up-to-40-mpg highway rating fit Panhandle driving patterns along the I-40 and I-27 corridors, where long interstate runs between towns reward the highway fuel-economy figure without sacrificing day-to-day around-town drivability.
New 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Inventory at Street Volkswagen of AmarilloLive
Current in-stock units at Street Volkswagen of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 17" Twin 5-Spoke 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Composition Media with 8" TouchscreenHeated Front SeatsCloudTex and V-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Wheels: 18" 2-Tone Machined AlloyRadio: MIB3 Discover Media with 8" Touchscreen NavigationHeated and Actively Ventilated Front SeatsVienna Leather Seat Trim
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta
Every standard Jetta uses Volkswagen's 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder, producing 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive across all four trims — S, Sport, SE, and SEL.
EPA estimates reach up to 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 33 mpg combined. Figures vary slightly by trim and wheel size — the SEL's larger wheels give up a small amount of highway economy versus the lower trims.
No. The Jetta is front-wheel drive only. Volkswagen does not offer an all-wheel-drive version of the Jetta in any trim, and there is no hybrid or fully electric Jetta either.
MSRP starts in the low-$20,000s for the S trim and tops out in the upper-$20,000s for a fully equipped SEL. Pricing varies by trim and option package — see the live inventory section on the dealer page for current in-stock pricing.
158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, from the 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder. Shoppers who want more power can look at the separate Jetta GLI, which uses a more powerful 2.0L TSI engine.
Four: S, Sport, SE, and SEL. S is the value entry; Sport adds blackout styling and sport suspension tuning; SE adds comfort and convenience features plus the IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite; SEL is the loaded trim with a panoramic sunroof, BeatsAudio premium sound, and ventilated front seats.
No. The standard Jetta is offered exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 6-speed manual is only available on the separate, more powerful Jetta GLI.
Every Jetta includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring. Stepping up to the SE adds Volkswagen's IQ.DRIVE suite — adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Five passengers — two in front, three across the back. The trunk holds 14.1 cubic feet, which is among the largest in the compact-sedan class, and the rear seat folds 60/40 to expand cargo capacity for longer items.
Volkswagen covers the 2026 Jetta with a 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty (bumper-to-bumper). This is longer than the 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty offered by most direct competitors in the compact-sedan class.
Inventory turns daily. The Live Inventory section on this page shows the current count of 2026 Jetta vehicles at Street Volkswagen of Amarillo across all trims, with VIN-level detail and direct links to each vehicle.
Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory and is shown in the Trim-Level Breakdown above. The range narrows or widens as units sell — refer to the live inventory table on this page for the latest in-stock pricing across the S, Sport, SE, and SEL trims.
Street Volkswagen of Amarillo is in Amarillo, Texas, serving the Texas Panhandle — including Canyon, Borger, Pampa, Dumas, and Hereford — along the I-40 and I-27 corridors. Visit our contact page for the address, directions, and hours.
Yes. Each in-stock vehicle in the Live Inventory section links to its individual detail page where you can request a test drive, ask about pricing, or start a finance application. You can also call Street Volkswagen of Amarillo directly using the number in the page footer.
Yes. Our service department is staffed by factory-trained Volkswagen technicians who service the Jetta using genuine Volkswagen parts and Volkswagen's published maintenance intervals. New 2026 Jettas come with Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty (bumper-to-bumper), and routine service follows the standard Jetta maintenance schedule.
