2013 Jetta SEL
CompareStep up with 17'' alloy wheels and push-button start. Then sit down in a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Exterior
  • Window Diversity Antenna
  • Fully galvanized sheet metal
  • Chrome accents on grille
  • Halogen reflector lens foglights
  • Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses and Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • Power-operated, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Body-colored side mirrors
  • Chrome window trim
  • Power tilting/sliding tinted sunroof
  • Temporary-use spare tire
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • 225/45R17H 17" all-season tires
  • 17" Joda alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks
  • Windshield wipers, variable intermittent
  • Heated windshield washer nozzles
  • Crash-optimized front end
  • Roof-mounted satellite radio antenna
Interior
  • Manual air-conditioning
  • Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system
  • Adjustable front center armrest with storage compartment
  • Cruise control
  • Integrated armrests in front and rear door panels
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty
  • Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, clock, and outside temperature
  • 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic button
  • Keyless access with push-button start 1)
  • Two 12V power outlets; 1 in front, 1 in rear
  • Dual front reading lights
  • Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 2)
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors for driver and passenger
  • AUX-in for portable audio players
  • 6-speakers
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
  • Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), child seat anchor points
  • Three rear headrestraints
  • 3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions
  • Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limiters
  • 6 Airbags 1)
  • Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system 1)
  • Height-adjustable front seat belts
  • Side Curtain Protection® airbags, front and rear 1)
  • Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 3)
  • Heated front Seats
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through with integrated cupholders
  • Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
  • Leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel with Bluetooth® and audio controls
  • Blinker control stalk with lane change feature
  • Dual cupholders in center console
  • Front seatback storage pockets
  • Glovebox, lockable and illuminated
  • Sunglasses holder
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle
  • Chrome trim on vents, light switch, window and mirror controls
  • V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces
  • Pollen filter
  • Power windows with pinch protection and one-touch up/down feature, operable from all four windows
  • Bluetooth® with audio streaming
  • Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
  • Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player, AM/FM radio
  • 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat; partial power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Front sport comfort seats
  • Metallic-look Iridium interior trim
  • Soft-touch dashboard
  • Driver and front passenger seats with adjustable lumbar support
  • Buckle switch for airbag sensors
  • Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact
  • Crash optimized pedal controls
  • Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
  • Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
Technical
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Rear disc brakes
  • 2.5L, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 5-cylinder engine; 170 hp, 177 lbs/ft of torque
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
  • Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Power-assisted front vented disc brakes
Warranty
  • 12-year/unlimited mileage Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation 4)
  • 5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 4)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 4)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance 5)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) no-charge scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ Program 6)
  • 1) Some Volkswagen models are equipped with a keyless ignition feature. The details as to how the system works can vary and Volkswagen owners should consult their owner's literature or an authorized Volkswagen dealer if they have further questions about the operation of this feature. Please note that Volkswagen warns against leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces.
  • 2) Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident circumstances. Always use safety belts, and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 3) The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
  • 4) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
  • 5) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.
  • 6) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Here’s one less thing to think about: maintaining proper air pressure in your tires at all times. The Jetta helps alert you to a loss of tire pressure so you know when to fill up.

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS helps keep the brakes from locking up during sudden stops and helps you retain steering control during sudden and emergency braking.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Ever been in a situation where you had to swerve around something unexpectedly? This will help.

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Power windows with pinch protection and one-touch up/down feature, operable from all four windows
Power windows with pinch protection and one-touch up/down feature, operable from all four windows

One touch and the window goes down. Another touch and the window goes up. It's that easy.

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Crash-optimized front end
Crash-optimized front end

Impact-absorbing elements in the front of your Jetta help protect you in a front-end collision.

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AUX-in for portable audio players
AUX-in for portable audio players

Connect your iPod® device or other portable music player directly to the stereo and your music is road trip ready.

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Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)

The ICRS helps you after a collision by unlocking the doors, turning off power to the fuel pump, and turning on the hazard lights.¹

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