The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is the automaker’s take on the compact sedan. It’s comfortable, fuel-efficient, and stylish. To cater to different needs, VW offers buyers a choice of four Jetta trims. Here’s how they stack up.

Exploring the Trim Levels of the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta
S
The S opens the 2025 Jetta lineup with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimates come in at 29 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. VW has tuned the S’s chassis for a comfortable ride and the steering for light effort, so you should be able to cover long distances without feeling worn down.
Interior equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, manually adjustable cloth seats, a large center console bin, and a trunk space that accommodates seven bags. An eight-inch screen with wired smartphone connectivity takes care of media duty, supported by a four-speaker audio system. Safety is top-notch here, with forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert all included.
Sport
As the sportiest Jetta, the Sport features a brake-based limited-slip differential to help with handling and traction, 17-inch wheels (instead of 16-inch ones), cooler cloth seats, an integrated light bar in the front grille, stainless steel pedal caps, and blacked-out exterior trim pieces. On the comfort side are heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through.
SE
The Jetta SE builds on the base S model by upgrading nearly every feature. The seats now use CloudTex, a material that’s easy to clean, somewhat water-resistant, and more durable than leatherette. The driver’s seat gains power adjustability and heating. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, replacing the wired versions.
Amenities debuting at this level include a remote engine start system, keyless entry with push-start button, wireless charging, a six-speaker sound system, and a fast-charging USB-C port for back-seat riders. A sunroof is available as an option.
SEL
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more value-packed compact sedan than the Jetta SEL. It’s got real leather, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a bass-heavy Beats-branded nine-speaker sound system, a sunroof, ambient lighting, and a 10.25-inch configurable digital instrument display (all previous models used a non-configurable eight-inch unit).
Other notable additions include navigation, heated washer nozzles, memory outside mirrors, 18-inch wheels, and High Beam Control for headlights.
You’ve got four Jetta trims to choose from, and only one way to know which is yours: take a test drive. Stop by Tom Bush Volkswagen in Jacksonville, FL, and try your favorites. If you need financing, our team can help you find the right options.


