2027 Volkswagen Jetta · Trim vs trim

2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport vs SE: what's the difference?

The SE costs $1,600 more. It starts at $26,995, and the Sport at $25,395. The SE adds a . It also changes the , wheels, seats and exterior trim.

Our Jetta data has all five priced US 2027 Jetta S, Sport, SE, SEL and Jetta GLI Autobahn DSG factory variants, plus SE Black Wheels and GLI Black Package. It doesn't have paint/interior color combinations, , subscriptions, earlier and remaining 2026 GLI manual yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Sport, as it comes
Sport$25,395
SE, as it comes
SE$26,995

What changes, as they come

Parts
WhatSportSE
Front axleSportOpen front differential with XDS brake interventionSEFront differential with electronic brake assistance
WheelsSport17-inch sport alloy wheelsSE17-inch se alloy wheels
SeatsSportMolekular cloth · heated sport-comfort seatsSEPerforated CloudTex · heated power driver seat
Roof glassSportNoneSEPower tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof
Exterior trimSportBlack window surround and mirror capsSEChrome window surround
Equipment
WhatSportSE
Illuminated grille light barSportYesSENot included
XDS Cross Differential System · brake-based assistanceSportYesSENot included
Wireless phone chargingSportNot includedSEYes
Remote engine startSportNot includedSEYes

The same on both: horsepower (158 hp), combined mpg (33 mpg), city mpg (29 mpg), highway mpg (40 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (14.1 cu ft).

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The SE, as it comes

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SE

$26,995

 

2027 SE105.7″ WHEELBASE17″ WHEELS5.5″ CLEARANCE
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Power
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Wheels
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Screen
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Packages & options

Wheels & roof

What your options change

This is a stock SE. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the car.

  • Has Heated seats
  • No Ventilated seats
  • Has Panoramic sunroof
  • No Heated wheel
  • No Premium audio
Engine
1.5L EA211 turbo four-cylinder
Transmission
8-speed automatic with Tiptronic
Drive
Front-wheel drive only
Torque
184 lb-ft
Front differential
Front differential with electronic brake assistance
Suspension
Sport suspension · strut front / torsion-beam rear
Dampers
Conventional passive dampers
Tires
205/55 R17 all-season tires
Seats
Perforated CloudTex · heated power driver seat
Audio
Six-speaker audio
Trunk
14.1 cu ft · behind rear seats
Rear legroom
37.4″
Fuel
VW EPA estimates based on regular unleaded
Driver assistance
IQ.DRIVE standard · hands-on supervision required

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Lower starting price than the Jetta

2027 Jetta: $23,995

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Jetta: S · Sedan.

Higher available horsepower than the Jetta

2027 Jetta: 228 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Jetta

2027 Jetta: 34 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.