2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

32 trims available · 24–34 MPG · 140–200 HP

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2009 HIGHLIGHTS

Best Value

$17,515 MSRP

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Best Fuel Economy

TDI Loyal Edition

34 MPG combined

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Most Powerful

Wolfsburg Edition PZEV

200 HP

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Trim Levels

ALL 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TRIMS

Trim	Body	Engine	MPG	HP	Seats	MSRP	Score
TDI Loyal EditionTop Rated	Sedan	2L	34	140	5	$22,440	MyCar Score™59	Look Up VIN
TDI	Sedan	2L	34	140	5	$22,270	MyCar Score™59	Look Up VIN
SportWagen TDI	Wagon	2L	34	140	5	$23,870	MyCar Score™58.7	Look Up VIN
S	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$17,515	MyCar Score™58.6	Look Up VIN
S PZEV	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$17,515	MyCar Score™58.6	Look Up VIN
TDI Loyal Edition	Sedan	2L	33	140	5	$23,540	MyCar Score™58.5	Look Up VIN
TDI	Sedan	2L	33	140	5	$23,370	MyCar Score™58.5	Look Up VIN
SportWagen S PZEV	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$19,075	MyCar Score™58.3	Look Up VIN
S	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$18,615	MyCar Score™58.3	Look Up VIN
S PZEV	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$18,615	MyCar Score™58.3	Look Up VIN
SportWagen S	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$19,075	MyCar Score™58.3	Look Up VIN
Wolfsburg Edition PZEV	Sedan	2L	25	200	5	$21,345	MyCar Score™58.2	Look Up VIN
SportWagen TDI	Wagon	2L	33	140	5	$24,970	MyCar Score™58.2	Look Up VIN
Wolfsburg Edition	Sedan	2L	25	200	5	$21,345	MyCar Score™58.2	Look Up VIN
SE PZEV	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$20,095	MyCar Score™58.1	Look Up VIN
SE	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$20,095	MyCar Score™58.1	Look Up VIN
SportWagen S	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$20,175	MyCar Score™58	Look Up VIN
SportWagen S PZEV	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$20,175	MyCar Score™58	Look Up VIN
Wolfsburg Edition PZEV	Sedan	2L	25	200	5	$22,445	MyCar Score™57.9	Look Up VIN
Wolfsburg Edition	Sedan	2L	25	200	5	$22,445	MyCar Score™57.9	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SE PZEV	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$21,425	MyCar Score™57.8	Look Up VIN
SE	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$21,195	MyCar Score™57.8	Look Up VIN
SE PZEV	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$21,195	MyCar Score™57.8	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SE	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$21,425	MyCar Score™57.8	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SEL PZEV	Wagon	2L	25	200	5	$26,065	MyCar Score™57.7	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SEL	Wagon	2L	25	200	5	$26,065	MyCar Score™57.7	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SE PZEV	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$22,525	MyCar Score™57.5	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SE	Wagon	2.5L	24	170	5	$22,525	MyCar Score™57.5	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SEL PZEV	Wagon	2L	25	200	5	$27,165	MyCar Score™57.4	Look Up VIN
SportWagen SEL	Wagon	2L	25	200	5	$27,165	MyCar Score™57.4	Look Up VIN
SEL	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$22,965	MyCar Score™57.4	Look Up VIN
SEL PZEV	Sedan	2.5L	24	170	5	$22,965	MyCar Score™57.4	Look Up VIN

TDI Loyal Edition

Top Rated

MyCar Score™59

Body

Sedan

MPG

140

Seats

MSRP

$22,440

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI

MyCar Score™59

Body

Sedan

MPG

140

Seats

MSRP

$22,270

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen TDI

MyCar Score™58.7

Body

Wagon

MPG

140

Seats

MSRP

$23,870

Drive

front wheel drive

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MyCar Score™58.6

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$17,515

Drive

front wheel drive

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S PZEV

MyCar Score™58.6

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$17,515

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI Loyal Edition

MyCar Score™58.5

Body

Sedan

MPG

140

Seats

MSRP

$23,540

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI

MyCar Score™58.5

Body

Sedan

MPG

140

Seats

MSRP

$23,370

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen S PZEV

MyCar Score™58.3

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$19,075

Drive

front wheel drive

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MyCar Score™58.3

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$18,615

Drive

front wheel drive

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S PZEV

MyCar Score™58.3

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$18,615

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen S

MyCar Score™58.3

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$19,075

Drive

front wheel drive

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Wolfsburg Edition PZEV

MyCar Score™58.2

Body

Sedan

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$21,345

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen TDI

MyCar Score™58.2

Body

Wagon

MPG

140

Seats

MSRP

$24,970

Drive

front wheel drive

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Wolfsburg Edition

MyCar Score™58.2

Body

Sedan

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$21,345

Drive

front wheel drive

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SE PZEV

MyCar Score™58.1

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,095

Drive

front wheel drive

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MyCar Score™58.1

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,095

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen S

MyCar Score™58

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,175

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen S PZEV

MyCar Score™58

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,175

Drive

front wheel drive

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Wolfsburg Edition PZEV

MyCar Score™57.9

Body

Sedan

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$22,445

Drive

front wheel drive

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Wolfsburg Edition

MyCar Score™57.9

Body

Sedan

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$22,445

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SE PZEV

MyCar Score™57.8

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$21,425

Drive

front wheel drive

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MyCar Score™57.8

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$21,195

Drive

front wheel drive

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SE PZEV

MyCar Score™57.8

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$21,195

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SE

MyCar Score™57.8

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$21,425

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SEL PZEV

MyCar Score™57.7

Body

Wagon

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$26,065

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SEL

MyCar Score™57.7

Body

Wagon

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$26,065

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SE PZEV

MyCar Score™57.5

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$22,525

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SE

MyCar Score™57.5

Body

Wagon

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$22,525

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SEL PZEV

MyCar Score™57.4

Body

Wagon

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$27,165

Drive

front wheel drive

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SportWagen SEL

MyCar Score™57.4

Body

Wagon

MPG

200

Seats

MSRP

$27,165

Drive

front wheel drive

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SEL

MyCar Score™57.4

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$22,965

Drive

front wheel drive

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SEL PZEV

MyCar Score™57.4

Body

Sedan

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$22,965

Drive

front wheel drive

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At a Glance

KEY SPECS

Body Type

Sedan, Wagon

MPG Range

24–34 MPG

HP Range

140–200 HP

Seating

Up to 5

Fuel Type

diesel fuel

Drive Type

front wheel drive

Specs: NHTSA vPIC databaseSafety: NHTSA Complaints & RecallsFuel economy: EPAMyCar Score™: mycarneedsthis.com independent rating

Dimensions & Comfort

SPACE & COMFORT

Based on the top-rated 2009 Jetta trim.

Exterior Dimensions

Length

179.3 in

Width

70.1 in

Height

57.4 in

Wheelbase

101.5 in

Interior Dimensions

Front Headroom

38.5 in

Front Legroom

41.2 in

Rear Headroom

37.2 in

Rear Legroom

35.4 in

Cargo & Capacity

Cargo Space

16 cu ft

Curb Weight

3,230 lbs

Safety & Warranty

PROTECTION & COVERAGE

Safety Ratings

2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB

NHTSA Overall

Not tested by NHTSA

Frontal Crash

Not tested by NHTSA

Side Crash

Not tested by NHTSA

Side Pole

Not tested by NHTSA

Rollover

Not tested by NHTSA

Open Recalls

7 recalls

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings

Warranty Coverage

Basic Coverage

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Drivetrain

5 yr./ 60000 mi.

Roadside Assistance

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Family & Safety

IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?

Rear Seat Space

Tight

Rear headroom: 37.2″

Rear legroom: 35.4″

Car Seat Usability

Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →

LATCH System

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.

✓ LATCH anchors required

Cargo & Stroller Space

16 cu ft

Fits most full-size strollers

Helpful Guides

Pre-Purchase Inspection Guide →How to Negotiate a Used Car Price →High Mileage Used Car Guide →

Common Questions

2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FAQ

How many recalls does a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have?▾

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.

What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?▾

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta gets 24–34 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.

What is the best 2009 Volkswagen Jetta trim to buy used?▾

Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the TDI Loyal Edition trim scores highest at 59 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta a good used car?▾

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has an average MyCar Score™ of 58 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.

How much does a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta cost used?▾

New MSRP for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta ranged from $17,515 to $27,165. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.

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