Volkswagen Jetta Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta uses Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Volkswagen Jetta comes with Automatic (S8).
Volkswagen Jetta Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 44 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 44 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Jetta Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Volkswagen Jetta have?
The Volkswagen Jetta is offered with Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S6), Manual 5-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Volkswagen Jetta come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Volkswagen Jetta configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.