2027 Volkswagen Jetta · The VAQ front limited-slip differential
Which 2027 Volkswagen Jetta trims have the VAQ front limited-slip differential?
One of the five trims. The VAQ front is standard on the GLI Autobahn. The S, Sport, SE and SEL can't be ordered with it. The cheapest Jetta with it costs $33,795. It's a GLI Autobahn.
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.
Trim by trim
| Trim | How you get it | Cheapest with it |
|---|---|---|
| S | Not offeredSport has brake-based XDS, which is different from the GLI’s VAQ clutch-controlled front . | Not offered |
| Sport | Not offeredSport has brake-based XDS, which is different from the GLI’s VAQ clutch-controlled front differential. | Not offered |
| SE | Not offeredSport has brake-based XDS, which is different from the GLI’s VAQ clutch-controlled front differential. | Not offered |
| SEL | Not offeredSport has brake-based XDS, which is different from the GLI’s VAQ clutch-controlled front differential. | Not offered |
| GLI Autobahn | Standard | $33,795As it comes |
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- S vs Sport
- Sport vs SE
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- Sport vs GLI Autobahn
- SEL vs GLI Autobahn
- All-wheel drive
- A manual transmission
- The GLI powertrain
- The VAQ front limited-slip differential
- XDS cornering brake assistance
- DCC adaptive dampers
- A panoramic tilt/slide sunroof
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- A heated steering wheel
- Heated rear outboard seats
- VW eight-speaker audio
- Wireless phone charging
- Remote engine start
- A surround-view camera
Build your own
Pick another to see how it comes on that one, or add and remove options and watch what else changes.
The cheapest Jetta with the VAQ front limited-slip differential
↑ The answerGLI Autobahn
$33,795
GLI Autobahn
$33,795
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Situation
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GLI · VAQ + XDS
Front wheels push
GLI sends 228 and 258 through its seven-speed DSG to the front wheels. VAQ can vary front left/right coupling; DCC changes damping, not the driven .
How this works
All US 2027 Jetta and GLI builds are . Sport uses brake-based XDS. GLI adds an electronically controlled VAQ front , multi-link rear and DCC adaptive . Standard /EDL is not an . The Without comparison is explanatory, not a vehicle switch. Wheel states and power flow do not predict grip, stopping distance or a numerical split. Both front tires can slip even with VAQ. 2027 GLI is DSG only; 2026 manual is outside this guide.
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Wheels & roof
What your options change
This is a stock GLI Autobahn. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the car.
- Has Heated seats
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Panoramic sunroof
- Has Heated wheel
- Has Premium audio
- Engine
- 2.0L EA888 turbo four-cylinder
- Transmission
- 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive only
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Front differential
- VAQ electronically controlled front limited-slip differential
- Suspension
- GLI sport suspension · independent multi-link rear
- Dampers
- DCC adaptive dampers
- Tires
- 225/45 R18 all-season tires
- Seats
- Ventilated Vienna leather · power driver seat with memory
- Audio
- VW Premium Audio · eight speakers
- 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