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Volkswagen Jetta VII

Volkswagen Jetta VII
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The Volkswagen Jetta (A7) is a compact car, the seventh generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Jetta (A6). The 2018 Jetta debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on 14 January 2018, after Volkswagen released an exterior design sketch in December 2017. The Jetta is based on Volkswagen's MQB platform, which underpins other Volkswagen vehicles including the Volkswagen Golf and the Volkswagen Atlas. The A7 Jetta marked the discontinuation of the nameplate in the European market and right-hand-drive markets.

Technical data
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ProductionFrom 1984
Body typeSedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Jetta VII (from registration data). 40 variants.

Engine variants for Volkswagen Jetta VII
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–7.4 l/100 km2016–2018
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–7.1 l/100 km2016–2018
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–6.9 l/100 km2019–2021
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–7 l/100 km2019–2021
1.5 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–6.9 l/100 km2022–2026
1.5 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–6.9 l/100 km2022–2024
1.6 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.9 l/100 km1984
1.6 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.4 l/100 km1984
1.6 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.9 l/100 km1985–1992
1.7 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.3 l/100 km1984
1.7 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.2 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–10.2 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.4 l/100 km1985–1992
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–8.9 l/100 km1985–2016
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.7 l/100 km2000–2001
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.8 l/100 km2000–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.7 l/100 km2002–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–10.7 l/100 km2004–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.2 l/100 km2014–2018
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.4 l/100 km1996–2006
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.1 l/100 km2000–2003
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.4 l/100 km2004–2005
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.1 l/100 km2005–2006
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.3 l/100 km1996–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.4 l/100 km1996–2005
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.4 l/100 km2006–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.2 l/100 km2006–2012
2.0 l · 4-cylDieselManual–7.3 l/100 km2009–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.4 l/100 km2009–2012
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.3 l/100 km2011–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.1 l/100 km2013–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.7 l/100 km2013–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–8.6 l/100 km2016–2020
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.7 l/100 km2016–2018
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.4 l/100 km2020
2.5 l · 5-cylPetrolManual–9.8 l/100 km2005–2013
2.5 l · 5-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.7 l/100 km2005–2013
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolManual–11.9 l/100 km1999–2002
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.4 l/100 km1999–2002
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.7 l/100 km2002

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

← Predecessor: Volkswagen Jetta VI

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 835 complaints for the Volkswagen Jetta VII, most often about electrical system, engine, power train, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 86% of Volkswagen Jetta VIIs pass their MOT test first time, based on 42 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Jetta VII in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.