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Compare 2022 vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2022 Volkswagen Jetta | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta |
  Engine |
|
| 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 1.4L Turbo I-4 |
  Horsepower |
|
| 158 hp | 147 hp |
  MPG (City/Highway) |
|
| 29/43 * | 30/41 * |
Trim Levels |
|
| 4 Trim Levels | 5 Trim Levels |
2022 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Serving Farmington Hills, MI
The Jetta is the compact sedan from Volkswagen, and it’s a popular option for Farmington Hills-area drivers since its debut in 1979. This model has evolved beautifully through seven generations, and it ventured into its current generation in 2019. Since that time, Volkswagen has continued to make modest improvements to the Jetta from bumper to bumper. What are the differences between the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta and the latest model year?
Performance
In 2021, the Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a turbo 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, which produces 147 horsepower. In 2022, the Jetta receives 158 horsepower from a turbo 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. You can choose between a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed auto transmission on select trim levels for both model years.
Appearance
You will also notice exterior design differences when you review the 2021 and 2022 Jetta next to each other. Specifically, the 2022 version has reshaped bumpers at the front and rear. It also has a redesigned grille. The design includes a divided, chrome-outlined grille with a hexagonal shape. It trends directly outward to link with the LED-outlined headlights. The 2021 and 2022 Jetta versions have the same crisp accents running down their hoods and across their sides.
Features
There are a variety of changes to the features between the 2021 and 2022 versions of the Jetta. For example, forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, and a digital gauge cluster are standard across all trim levels in the new model year. Starting at the SE trim level, adaptive cruise control is standard in 2022. The SEL trim level for 2022 now has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Features that are unchanged between the 2021 and 2022 model years are Car-Net, USB ports, a 6.5-inch touch display screen or more prominent, a rear camera, heated front seats, a push-button ignition, and more.
Are you ready to take your comparison of the 2021 and 2022 Volkswagen Jetta to the next level? Our associates at Suburban Volkswagen of Farmington Hills are standing by to answer your questions and will happily show off the options available in our inventory.
* EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.