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The Volkswagen Jetta zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 82 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Volkswagen Jetta is 2006 Volkswagen Jetta HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 12.2 seconds at 118 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volkswagen Jetta is 1980 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 12.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 18.4 seconds at 73 , according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Volkswagen Jetta tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 8.12 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.14 seconds at 87.38 mph.

Average Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2025
6.00 sec
14.50 sec
2023
6.70 sec
15.10 sec
2022
6.93 sec
15.33 sec
2021
6.90 sec
15.30 sec
2020
6.00 sec
14.50 sec
2019
6.87 sec
15.30 sec
2017
7.70 sec
16.10 sec
2016
8.06 sec
16.06 sec
2014
7.27 sec
15.60 sec
2013
7.79 sec
16.03 sec
2012
6.90 sec
15.38 sec
2011
8.59 sec
16.60 sec
2010
8.80 sec
16.80 sec
2009
8.47 sec
16.60 sec
2006
7.35 sec
15.42 sec
2005
9.25 sec
16.90 sec
2004
11.25 sec
18.10 sec
2002
7.30 sec
15.60 sec
2001
9.95 sec
17.40 sec
2000
7.80 sec
16.10 sec
1999
7.80 sec
16.00 sec
1994
8.50 sec
16.55 sec
1990
9.10 sec
16.80 sec
1988
9.30 sec
16.80 sec
1986
10.37 sec
17.75 sec
1985
11.09 sec
17.85 sec
1984
10.50 sec
17.60 sec
1981
10.10 sec
17.20 sec
1980
11.95 sec
18.25 sec

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  102 mph

2023 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2023 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  99.7 mph
Vehicle
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Sedan
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  92 mph

2022 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.93 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.33 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  100
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL (Premium) Sedan
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88.2
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  91

2021 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn (Black Pack) Sedan
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  98.8
Vehicle
2021 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  86

2020 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  99

2019 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.87 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  101
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  98.8
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Sedan
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  101
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S Sedan
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  102
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line Sedan
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  87
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  88
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  87.3
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  85.8
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  86.5

2017 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Jetta TSI SE Sedan
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is 8.06 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.06 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI SE Sedan
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  96.3
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  87
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  86.2
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
9.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82.8
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  89.2

2014 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.27 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  91
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  91
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  90.5

2013 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.79 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.03 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  95
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93.5
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  87
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  88.5
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  85.9
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  87
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  84
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  85
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  86.3
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  83

2012 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is 6.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.38 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  96
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  94
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  94.9
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Premium w/Nav Sedan
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  86.1

2011 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is 8.59 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan
0-60 Time
11 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.1 sec @  79
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  86
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sport Sedan
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85.2
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sport Sedan
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  86.7
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL w/Sunroof Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  85.7
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  85.1
Vehicle
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83.9

2010 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is 8.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  83

2009 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is 8.47 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Wagon
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  83
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel Sedan
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  84
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Loyal Edition Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  83.6

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.35 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.42 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Sedan
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  85
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  92
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  91.9
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Jetta HPA Motorsports R GT Sedan
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.2 sec @  118
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel Sedan
0-60 Time
10.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.6 sec @  77

2005 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is 9.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Sedan
0-60 Time
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  85
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 2.5 Sedan
0-60 Time
9.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  81.8

2004 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is 11.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
11.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.1 sec @  75
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
11.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.1 sec @  74

2002 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  89
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Wagon
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  86
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Wagon
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  91

2001 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 Volkswagen Jetta is 9.95 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
11.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.3 sec @  75
Vehicle
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Wagon
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85.2

2000 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  86.6

1999 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 Volkswagen Jetta is 7.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  89.5

1994 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1994 Volkswagen Jetta is 8.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.55 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan
0-60 Time
10.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.6 sec @  79
Vehicle
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Sedan
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  91

1990 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta is 9.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V Sedan
0-60 Time
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  82.3

1988 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta is 9.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1988 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V Sedan
0-60 Time
9.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  81

1986 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta is 10.37 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.75 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1986 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
10.37 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.75 sec @  77.4

1985 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta is 11.09 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.85 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan
0-60 Time
11.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.2 sec @  75
Vehicle
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.5 sec @  77 mph
Vehicle
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
10.58 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.84 sec @  75.3

1984 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is 10.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1984 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan
0-60 Time
10.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.6 sec @  76 mph

1981 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta is 10.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1981 Volkswagen Jetta Magic Stage II Coupe
0-60 Time
10.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @  78

1980 Volkswagen Jetta 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1980 Volkswagen Jetta is 11.95 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.25 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1980 Volkswagen Jetta Coupe
0-60 Time
11.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.1 sec @  73
Vehicle
1980 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
0-60 Time
12.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.4 sec @  73

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Volkswagen Jetta 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Volkswagen Jetta for all model years available in our database.

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