2024 Volkswagen Jetta Engine & Performance | Merrillville, IN
Make an impact when you choose a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. This sleek and stylish VW sedan is designed to delight with a turbocharged engine under the hood that produces compelling fuel economy ratings and impressive performance. Plus, you’ll find the Jetta comes with dynamic handling capabilities. Take a deep dive into the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta and its engine specifications with help from this engine guide crafted by the pros at Team Volkswagen.
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2024 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Specs & Performance
Take on the world with the energetic 2024 Volkswagen Jetta engine. This direct-injection engine offers a choice between two transmission types: a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®. Each transmission is dependent on the Jetta trim you select. Start/stop technology comes with the automatic transmission and reduces idling by shutting off the engine when you come to a stop.
You’ll also find unique handling capabilities among the various Jetta trims. The Jetta Sport trim comes with the XDS® cross differential system. This system exists in place of a traditional mechanical limited-slip differential. It electronically tracks data from wheel sensors and works to enhance stability and cornering. If you opt for the top-level Jetta SEL trim, it offers versatility in the form of driving mode selection. The four available modes include comfort, eco, sport, and custom.
To learn more about the VW Jetta and its engine specs, browse the accompanying table.
- Engine: 1.5L TSI® turbo four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 158 HP
- Torque: 184 lb.-ft.
- Max. MPG (City/Hwy): 30 / 41
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Transmission: Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic with Tiptronic
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Model Availability
While there is only one 2024 VW Jetta engine, there are two transmission types available, each offering a unique driving experience. If you prefer the six-speed manual transmission paired with the 1.5L turbo four-cylinder engine, it comes standard on the Jetta S base trim. Meanwhile, the eight-speed automatic transmission is available on the S trim and standard on the Sport, SE, and SEL trims.
Transmission types and their model availability are also shown in the accompanying table.
| Engine | 1.5L turbo four-cylinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Six-speed manual | Eight-speed automatic |
| Model Availability | S | S, Sport, SE, SEL |
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Economy By Trim
How efficient is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta? It all comes down to which configuration you choose. Minute differences exist between the fuel economy ratings of the various Jetta trims, plus the transmission type plays a role in fuel efficiency on the S trim. To fully maximize your transmission, turn to the S trim paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission — it offers up to 30 city and 41 highway MPG. Meanwhile, higher-level Jetta trims offer slightly lower EPA-estimated MPG ratings — 29 city and 40 highway.
View the full fuel economy and trims breakdown in the accompanying table.
| Trim | S | S | Sport, SE, SEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Six-speed manual | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 29 / 42 | 30 / 41 | 29 / 40 |
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