Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

2011–2018 vs 2018–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Jetta VI (A6) 4,644 mm, Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Jetta VI (A6) 4.1 l/100 km, Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km.
Power: Jetta VI (A6) 77–125 kW, Jetta VII (A7) 110–170 kW.
Standard equipment: Jetta VI (A6) 29 items (Trendline), Jetta VII (A7) 26 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)2011–2018 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–present · 6 engines · S, SE, SEL, SEL PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)2011–2018no listings	Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,644 mm	Length4,702 mm
Width	Width1,778 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,453 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,651 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l–510 l	Trunk volume510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,490 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2018	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines6
Power	Power77–125 kW (105–170 hp)	Power110–170 kW (150–231 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI Hybrid	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 1.5 TSI 160 AT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.4 TSI 160	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 TSI GLI DSG
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline	Items in the base trim26 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Highline	Items in the top trim27 · SEL
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Forward Collision Warning	Forward Collision Warning—	Forward Collision Warning✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Tyre Repair Kit	Tyre Repair Kit—	Tyre Repair Kit✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm, Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) 4,644 mm (a 58 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,651 mm. Boot: 510 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 TSI Hybrid); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km (1.5 TSI 160 AT).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The strongest Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) makes 125 kW (170 hp) (1.4 TSI Hybrid); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 170 kW (231 hp) (2.0 TSI GLI).

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