Volkswagen Jetta performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta makes 189 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.7s, about 7.2s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.58s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 36% of the cars in our database, with more power than 30% of them and a higher top speed than 47%. That works out to roughly 116 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Jetta vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | 189 | 7.7s | 210 km/h | 15.58s |
| Peugeot 3008 | 180 | 7.5s | 210 km/h | 15.42s |
| Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo | 190 | 7.4s | 210 km/h | 15.34s |
| Volkswagen Passat | 215 | 7.8s | 210 km/h | 15.66s |
| Kia Seltos Nightfall Edition | 175 | 7.5s | 210 km/h | 15.42s |
| Kia Seltos SX | 175 | 7.5s | 210 km/h | 15.42s |
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Volkswagen Jetta FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Jetta does 0-60 mph in about 7.2s, based on its 7.7s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Jetta?
The listed top speed is 130 mph, or 210 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Jetta have?
The Volkswagen Jetta is listed at 189 hp with 250 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Jetta quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Jetta quarter-mile at 15.58s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Jetta?
Similar performance rivals include Peugeot 3008, Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo, Volkswagen Passat.