Volkswagen Jetta

Years1980–2014

Generations10

Total variants291

Body stylesSedan

PlatformVolkswagen Group A1 platform · Volkswagen Group A2 platform · Volkswagen Group A5 platform · Volkswagen Group A5 · Volkswagen Group MQB A1

DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign · Klaus Bischoff and Jan Schmid

AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg · Yugoslavia: Sarajevo · South Africa: Uitenhage · Mexico: Puebla · China: Changchun · Chengdu · Nigeria: Lagos · United States: New Stanton, Pennsylvania

PredecessorBora

SuccessorJetta VA3

Also known asAtlantic (Mexico) · Bora (Mexico, Colombia) · Fox (South Africa) · GLI · Jetta VA7 (China, 2024–) · Sagitar (China) · Vento (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay)

The Volkswagen Jetta is a sedan model, produced 1980–2014, spanning 10 generations with 291 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Jetta (2011-2014), Jetta A5 (2005-2011), Jetta (1986-1992) and Jetta (1986-1991). The Jetta A5 (2005-2011) generation is the most extensively documented, with 66 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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Quick answers

How many generations does the Volkswagen Jetta have?

The Volkswagen Jetta has 10 generations with 291 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volkswagen Jetta produced?

The Volkswagen Jetta has been produced 1980–2014. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volkswagen Jetta?

The Volkswagen Jetta is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

GenerationSedan

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km per year 15,000years of ownership 5

€26,708Estimated total · €5,342 per year

Depreciation€10,148
Fuel / energy€7,350
Insurance€3,750
Maintenance€3,000
Road tax€2,460

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