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Compare 5 trims on the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

GL (4 styles)

4dr Sdn GL Auto 4dr Sdn GL Manual 4dr Sdn GL Manual (CA/NY/MA) 4dr Sdn GL Auto (CA/NY/MA)
$14,570
Starting MSRP
$14,570
Starting MSRP
$14,570
Starting MSRP
$14,570
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

GLS (4 styles)

4dr Sdn GLS Auto 4dr Sdn GLS Manual 4dr Sdn GLS Auto (CA/NY/MA) 4dr Sdn GLS Manual (CA/NY/MA)
$16,920
Starting MSRP
$16,920
Starting MSRP
$16,920
Starting MSRP
$16,920
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

GLX (2 styles)

4dr Sdn GLX Manual 4dr Sdn GLX Auto
$20,930
Starting MSRP
$20,930
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

GT (4 styles)

4dr Sdn GT Auto 4dr Sdn GT Manual 4dr Sdn GT Auto (CA/NY/MA) 4dr Sdn GT Manual (CA/NY/MA)
$14,965
Starting MSRP
$14,965
Starting MSRP
$14,965
Starting MSRP
$14,965
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

TDI (2 styles)

4dr Sdn TDI Auto 4dr Sdn TDI Manual
$15,745
Starting MSRP
$15,745
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
90.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
90.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity