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2026 Jetta

Volkswagen's compact sedan, with a 1.5-litre turbo Jetta and a 2.0-litre turbo GLI that still offers a manual. Volkswagen Canada has not published 2026 Jetta pricing yet. A research reference built around the questions sedan shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The Jetta is Volkswagen's compact sedan, refreshed for 2025 with a new front end, new lighting and an updated interior. The 2026 Jetta uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and an eight-speed automatic. The sportier Jetta GLI uses a 2.0-litre turbo four with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual. Both are front-wheel drive. Volkswagen Canada has not published 2026 Jetta and Jetta GLI pricing yet. Fuel ratings come from Natural Resources Canada; the description of the 2025 update comes from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes.

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Zack and Andrea on the Jetta.

Their review of the 2025 Jetta and GLI.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, September 3, 2024, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian Jetta and GLI.

Volkswagen Canada has not published 2026 Jetta and Jetta GLI pricing yet; ask the dealer for the all-in price, including freight and PDI.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2026 Volkswagen Jetta trim comparison

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Question	Jetta1.5L turbo, automaticPrice not yet published	GLI automatic2.0L turbo, dual-clutchPrice not yet published	GLI manual2.0L turbo, six-speed manualPrice not yet published
PowertrainEngine and transmissionNatural Resources Canada.	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic	2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic	2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, six-speed manual
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada.	8.2 L/100 km (29 mpg US) city, 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US) highway, 7.2 L/100 km (33 mpg US) combined	9.2 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US) highway, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined	9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg US) highway, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined

Jetta Price not yet published

Engine and transmission1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic

DriveFront-wheel drive

Fuel consumption8.2 L/100 km (29 mpg US) city, 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US) highway, 7.2 L/100 km (33 mpg US) combined

GLI automatic Price not yet published

Engine and transmission2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic

DriveFront-wheel drive

Fuel consumption9.2 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US) highway, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined

GLI manual Price not yet published

Engine and transmission2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, six-speed manual

DriveFront-wheel drive

Fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg US) highway, 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Jetta shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 671 comments on MotorMouth's Jetta and GLI videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What changed with the update?

Styling comes up in 107 comments. When Zack and Andrea reviewed the refreshed 2025 Jetta, it had an updated front fascia with new upper and lower grilles, new LED headlamps, an available front light bar, a new trunk lid and a standard light bar connecting the taillights. The GLI adds its own grille with honeycomb detailing and a red accent strip, wider dual exhaust tips and 18-inch wheels. One viewer wrote after the review: "This refreshed 2025 design looks so good. It's genuinely handsome."

Take this to your test drive

See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the Jetta and GLI side by side if the dealer has both.

02

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 124 comments. Volkswagen Canada has not published 2026 Jetta and Jetta GLI pricing yet. A current owner wrote: "I love VW. They give you a lot of value for the money. I've had my 2025 Jetta for 18 months now, and I still love it."

Take this to your test drive

Ask the dealer for the all-in price, including freight and PDI, and list the features you want to see which trim includes them.

03

Should I get the Jetta or the GLI?

Engine and power come up in 64 comments. Natural Resources Canada lists the 2026 Jetta with a 1.5-litre turbo four and the GLI with a 2.0-litre turbo four. MotorMouth's review notes on the 2025 GLI describe a multi-link rear suspension with stiffer springs and a lower stance, adaptive damping, an electronically controlled front limited-slip differential, larger front brakes and a sport exhaust, while still keeping a good balance of comfort. One viewer wrote: "If I was in the market for a 4-door sedan, the GLI would be at the top of my list."

Take this to your test drive

Drive both on the same route, including a highway merge and a few corners, to see whether the GLI's extra power and firmer setup suit you.

04

Can I still get a manual?

The transmission comes up in 28 comments. The Jetta comes with an eight-speed automatic, and the GLI is offered with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual, as listed in Natural Resources Canada's 2026 ratings. MotorMouth's notes say dual-clutch GLI models have paddle shifters.

Take this to your test drive

If you want the manual, ask the dealer how many are in stock or how long one takes to order.

05

How much fuel does it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 41 comments. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 Jetta at 7.2 L/100 km (33 mpg US) combined, with 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US) on the highway. Both GLI versions are rated at 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined.

Take this to your test drive

Reset the trip computer at the start of your test drive and include some highway driving to see the figure on your own route.

06

Is there a hybrid?

Hybrid and electric power come up in 65 comments. The 2026 Jetta and GLI are offered with turbocharged gas engines only. MotorMouth's notes say the GLI runs on regular fuel.

Take this to your test drive

If fuel cost is your main concern, compare the Jetta's highway rating with your own commute before deciding.

07

What tech comes with it?

Interior and tech come up in 65 comments. In MotorMouth's review of the refreshed 2025 model, an 8-inch touchscreen and 8-inch digital driver display were standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto one trim up and a 10.25-inch digital display on higher trims. The volume and tuning knobs remain. Available features included a wireless charger, a power driver's seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 10-colour ambient lighting and a 6-speaker Beats audio system.

Take this to your test drive

Ask the dealer which of these features come on the 2026 trim you are considering, and pair your phone on the test drive.

08

Is it roomy and ready for winter?

Space and rear seats come up in 20 comments and winter driving in 18. MotorMouth's review notes on the 2025 Jetta list 1,044 mm (41.1 in) of front legroom, 950 mm (37.4 in) of rear legroom and 399 L (14.1 cu ft) of trunk space, with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel standard in Canada. Every Jetta and GLI is front-wheel drive.

Take this to your test drive

Budget for winter tires, check the trunk with your usual cargo, and ask whether the trim you want has a spare tire or a repair kit.

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

Natural Resources Canada, 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings, updated October 6, 2026 City, highway and combined fuel consumption, engine sizes and transmissions for the 2026 Jetta and Jetta GLI.
MotorMouth review notes, 2025 Jetta and GLI (Zack and Andrea Spencer) What changed with the 2025 refresh, GLI chassis and design details, the 2025 standard and available technology, legroom, trunk space and Canadian standard heated seats and steering wheel.
MotorMouth audience research 671 comments on MotorMouth's Jetta and GLI videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Jetta and lightly cleaned for readability.

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