2027 Volkswagen Jetta: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
Updated 2026-10-07·/·car
Quick Answer
The 2027 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 are 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 34 combined. The lineup carries over four trims, S, Sport, SE, and SEL, and for 2027 the S and Sport gain standard KESSY keyless access with push-button start plus an upgraded six-speaker Composition Media infotainment system. Starting MSRP is $23,995, the trunk holds 14.1 cubic feet, and Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard. Street Volkswagen of Amarillo has 2 S, 12 Sports, 6 SEs and 2 SELs available right now.
Volkswagen Jetta Gallery8 photos
SPlatinum Gray Metallic
SMonterey Blue Pearl
SportPlatinum Gray Metallic
SportPlatinum Gray Metallic
SEOpal White Pearl
SEDeep Black Pearl
SELMonument Gray
SELDeep Black Pearl
Highlights of the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta
7 highlights
Turbocharged 1.5L TSI four-cylinder produces 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
EPA-rated 29 mpg city / 40 mpg highway / 34 mpg combined, one mpg better combined than the 2026 rating
New for 2027: S and Sport trims add standard KESSY keyless access with push-button start and the Composition Media system with satellite radio, voice control, and six speakers
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
14.1-cubic-foot trunk with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, among the larger cargo holds in the compact-sedan class
Starting MSRP of $23,995, with Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, longer than most rivals' 3-year / 36,000-mile coverage
Trim-Level Comparison 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 · 22 in stock
S2 in stock
Sport12 in stock
SE6 in stock
SEL2 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$25,846
$27,246
$29,251
$32,251
Top price
$25,846
$27,771
$30,241
$32,746
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel options
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Engine
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 158HP
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 158HP
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 158HP
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 158HP
MPG (city / hwy)
29 / 40
29 / 40
29 / 40
29 / 40
Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Auto high-beam headlights
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Forward collision-avoidance
Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
Built-in navigation
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In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
SiriusXM
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Qi phone charger
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Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Heated 2nd-row seats
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Heated front seats
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Heated steering wheel
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Heated wiper park / washer nozzles
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Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start
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Ventilated front seats
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Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
Ambient interior lighting
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Leather seating
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LED headlights & daytime running lights
Panoramic sunroof
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Inside the Volkswagen Jetta
Why the 1.5L TSI matters in a class of 2.0-liter rivals
The 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder enters its third year in the Jetta for 2027, unchanged mechanically. 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 is how the 2027 Jetta earns an EPA rating of 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 34 combined without resorting to a CVT. Note that 2027 is also the year the manual transmission leaves the Jetta family entirely: even the separate Jetta GLI is now DSG-only.
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. For 2027 the S and Sport both gain KESSY keyless access with push-button start and the Composition Media system, which adds satellite radio, voice control, and two extra speakers for six total, meaningfully narrowing the gap to the upper trims. The Sport adds 17-inch black-finish wheels, a black-painted roof, and sport suspension tuning on the same mechanical foundation. SE adds heated front seats, a leatherette interior, keyless access, a larger touchscreen, and Volkswagen's IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite. SEL is the loaded trim: panoramic sunroof, BeatsAudio premium sound, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, and remote start, with 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 K4, 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 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. At a $23,995 starting MSRP with newly standard keyless entry and push-button start, the base S undercuts several rivals' mid trims. Shoppers who want all-wheel drive or a hybrid powertrain in this size class will need to look elsewhere, and drivers who want more power can step up to the separate 228-horsepower Jetta GLI Autobahn.
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-rated up to 40 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined on a non-hybrid powertrain
Every 2027 trim now has keyless access with push-button start, previously missing from the S and Sport
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
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
No manual transmission anywhere in the 2027 Jetta family: the separate GLI drops its 6-speed manual this year and goes DSG-only
Even with the 2027 infotainment upgrade, the S and Sport keep the smaller 8-inch touchscreen and do not include the full IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite
Otherwise a full carryover with no styling or powertrain changes, so a discounted 2026 model gives up very little
New 2027 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.
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 158HP
FWD
Automatic
Regular unleaded
New
No
29
40
4
221 features
1.5L TSI I-4 Turbocharged Engine8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic18" All-Season Tires18" 2-Tone Machined Alloy Wheels
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2027 Jetta is a carryover year with targeted upgrades to the lower trims. The S and Sport gain KESSY keyless access with push-button start and the Composition Media infotainment system, which adds satellite radio, voice control, and six speakers, with Premium Speech with AI and Premium Radio available. All models get an enhanced rear seatbelt reminder. The engine, transmission, styling, and trim lineup are unchanged, and the related Jetta GLI drops its manual transmission for 2027.
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.
The EPA rates the 2027 Jetta at 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined with its 1.5L turbo engine and 8-speed automatic. That combined figure is one mpg better than the 2026 rating and is among the best of any non-hybrid compact sedan.
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 at $23,995 for the S trim, and a fully equipped SEL runs in the upper-$20,000s. The 2027 S is a stronger value than before because keyless entry, push-button start, and the six-speaker Composition Media system are now standard. Pricing varies by trim and option package, see the live inventory section on the dealer page for current in-stock pricing.
No. The standard Jetta is offered exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and starting with the 2027 model year the separate Jetta GLI drops its 6-speed manual as well, leaving the entire Jetta family automatic-only. The 2026 GLI was the last Jetta available with a clutch pedal.
Every Jetta includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring, plus an enhanced rear seatbelt reminder that is new for 2027. 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.
Volkswagen covers the 2027 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.
