Are you researching the ground clearance in a Volkswagen Jetta? On this page, we'll list all the ground clearence data for the 21 years of data we have for the Volkswagen Jetta - from 2002 to the most recent model in 2022.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.5". See the data outlined in the table below.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
S Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
S Manual
5.5"
14.0 cm
SE Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
SEL Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sport Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sport Manual
5.5"
14.0 cm
GLI Autobahn DSG
5.7"
14.5 cm
GLI Autobahn Manual
5.7"
14.5 cm
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
R Line Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
R Line Manual
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Manual
5.6"
14.2 cm
SE Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
GLI Autobahn DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Autobahn Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI S DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI S Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
R Line Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
R Line Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
R Line Manual w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Manual w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SE Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SE Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
GLI Autobahn DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Autobahn Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI S DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI S Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Sedan 4D Autobahn Turbo
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Sedan 4D S Turbo
5.0"
12.7 cm
Sedan 4D R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL Premium 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
R Line Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
R Line Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
S Manual w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SE Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SE Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto w/CWP/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto w/CWP/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
SEL Premium Auto w/ULEV
5.6"
14.2 cm
GLI 35th Anniversary Edition DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI 35th Anniversary Edition Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Autobahn DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Autobahn Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI S DSG
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI S Manual
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Sedan 4D Anniversary Turbo
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Sedan 4D Autobahn Turbo
5.0"
12.7 cm
GLI Sedan 4D S Turbo
5.0"
12.7 cm
Sedan 4D R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL Premium 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
2018 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 4.9". See the data outlined in the table below.
2018 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D GLI 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE Sport
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D Wolfsburg
5.2"
13.2 cm
2017 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 4.9". See the data outlined in the table below.
2017 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D GLI 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL Premium 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D Sport 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 4.9". See the data outlined in the table below.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D GLI SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D GLI SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D S TDI 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE TDI 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL Premium 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL Premium TDI 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL Premium Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D Sport 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 4.9". See the data outlined in the table below.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D GLI SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D GLI SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D 4 Cyl. Manual
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D S TDI 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SE TDI 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SEL TDI 4 Cyl.
5.2"
13.2 cm
Sedan 4D Sport 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.2"
13.2 cm
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 4.9". See the data outlined in the table below.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D GLI 4 Cyl. Turbo
4.9"
12.4 cm
Sedan 4D 4 Cyl. Manual
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl.
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D TDI 4 Cyl.
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D TDI Value 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.5"
14.0 cm
SportWagen Wagon 4D S I5
5.4"
13.7 cm
SportWagen Wagon 4D SE I5
5.4"
13.7 cm
SportWagen Wagon 4D TDI 4 Cyl.
5.4"
13.7 cm
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.5". See the data outlined in the table below.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D 4 Cyl. Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl. Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SE I5 Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D SEL I5 Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
Sedan 4D TDI 4 Cyl. Auto
5.5"
14.0 cm
SportWagen Wagon 4D S I5 Auto
5.4"
13.7 cm
SportWagen Wagon 4D SE I5
5.4"
13.7 cm
SportWagen Wagon 4D TDI 4 Cyl. Auto
5.4"
13.7 cm
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.5". See the data outlined in the table below.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D
5.5"
14.0 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D S
5.5"
14.0 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D TDI
5.5"
14.0 cm
5 Cyl. Sedan 4D SE
5.5"
14.0 cm
5 Cyl. Sedan 4D SEL
5.5"
14.0 cm
4 Cyl. SportWagen Wagon 4D TDI
5.4"
13.7 cm
5 Cyl. SportWagen Wagon 4D S
5.4"
13.7 cm
5 Cyl. SportWagen Wagon 4D SE
5.4"
13.7 cm
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.5". See the data outlined in the table below.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D S
5.5"
14.0 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D TDI
5.5"
14.0 cm
5 Cyl. Sedan 4D SE
5.5"
14.0 cm
5 Cyl. Sedan 4D SEL
5.5"
14.0 cm
4 Cyl. SportWagen Wagon 4D TDI
5.4"
13.7 cm
5 Cyl. SportWagen Wagon 4D S
5.4"
13.7 cm
5 Cyl. SportWagen Wagon 4D SE
5.4"
13.7 cm
2010 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.4". See the data outlined in the table below.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.4"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.7 cm
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.4". See the data outlined in the table below.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.4"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.7 cm
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.4". See the data outlined in the table below.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.4"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.7 cm
2007 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.4". See the data outlined in the table below.
2007 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.4"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.7 cm
2006 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.4". See the data outlined in the table below.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.4"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.7 cm
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.2". See the data outlined in the table below.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Sedan 4D GL
5.2"
13.2 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Sedan 4D GLS
5.2"
13.2 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Sedan 4D GLS TDI
5.2"
13.2 cm
2005.5 4 Cyl. Sedan A5 4D TDI
5.4"
13.7 cm
2005.5 5 Cyl. Sedan A5 4D 2.5
5.4"
13.7 cm
2005.5 5 Cyl. Sedan A5 4D Value
5.4"
13.7 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Wagon 4D GL
5.2"
13.2 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Wagon 4D GL TDI
5.2"
13.2 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Wagon 4D GLS
5.2"
13.2 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Wagon 4D GLS 1.8T
5.2"
13.2 cm
JETTA 4 Cyl. 5/6 Spd. Wagon 4D GLS TDI
5.2"
13.2 cm
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.2". See the data outlined in the table below.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.2"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.2 cm
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 5.2". See the data outlined in the table below.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.2"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.2 cm
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Clearance
The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has a ground clearance of 4.1". See the data outlined in the table below.