2022 VW Jetta Overview: Powertrain, Safety Features, Trim Levels & Pricing
The 2022 VW Jetta and Jetta GLI are both “refreshed” for the new model year. New styling cues, updated connectivity features, and a revised powertrain await potential buyers of the new Jetta. Below, we will take a quick and concise look at the 2022 VW Jetta, including the powertrain options and trim levels. That way, if you are in the market for a sedan like the Jetta, you will have a good idea of what to expect before heading to the dealership.
2022 VW Jetta: Engine & Powertrain
There are two engines available within the 2022 Jetta lineup, although one is confined strictly to the GLI trim at the top of the mountain. The GLI is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder (VW code EA888) with 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. Otherwise, the Jetta is standard with the 1.5-liter turbocharged plant from the Taos compact SUV. That engine (VW code EA211) creates 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft. of torque.
Transmission options are plentiful for the 2022 VW Jetta. A six-speed manual is standard for both Jetta and Jetta GLI, with an eight-speed automatic optional for the Jetta and a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic available for the GLI.
The Jetta GLI goes a step farther with a VAQ electronically-controlled torque-sensing limited-slip differential (say that 10 times fast!). The Jetta GLI also employs VW’s proprietary XDS electronic differential lock to improve traction and handling for front-wheel drive vehicles (of which t...
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