The Jetta is a premium compact sedan. S, SE and SEL trim levels are offered. There's also a diesel (TDI) and a station wagon variant. The sedan supposed to be redesigned in 2011, but the Sport Wagon gets a head start with fresh styling for 2010 like that of the new Golf. In Europe the wagon is sold as a Golf. The Jetta's competitors include the Mazda3 and Honda Civic.
| Standard Specs and Dimensions |
| Four-wheel ABS brakes | Standard |
| 3 ABS channels | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Four-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Front ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire | Standard |
| Spare tire mounted inside under cargo | Standard |
| Driver and passenger front-impact airbags | Standard |
| Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Side Curtain Protection(R) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag | Standard |
| Rear side-impact-impact airbag | Optional |
| Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor | Standard |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts | Standard |
| Front seatbelt pre-tensioners | Standard |
| Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners | Standard |
| 3 point rear center seatbelt | Standard |
| Locking fuel flap included with power door locks | Standard |
| Side-impact bars | Standard |
| Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors | Optional |
| Rear child safety locks | Standard |
| Ignition disable | Immobilizer III |
| Security system | Standard |
| Panic alarm | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| ABS and driveline traction control | Standard |
| Manual adjustable front head restraints | Standard |
| Anti-whiplash front head restraints | Standard |
| 3 rear head restraints | Standard |
