2010 Volkswagen Jetta: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is a cabin refresh with revised trim, updated audio and climate controls, and wider use of Bluetooth. It is a meaningful mid-cycle update, not a full redesign.
About the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
5th-generation Jetta range (A5/Mk5). For the sedan, 2010 is the final year before the all-new 2011 sixth-generation redesign. The SportWagen stays on the same basic architecture and gets its own 2010 styling/cabin refresh.
Volkswagen positions the 2010 Jetta as the compact car for shoppers who want a more upscale, European feel without moving to a luxury badge. Across the range, the draw is solid road manners, supportive seats, richer cabin materials than many mainstream rivals, and a broad menu of personalities: straightforward gas sedan, cargo-friendly wagon, torque-rich diesel, and a few sportier special editions. That mix is what makes the Jetta stand out against compact sedans that feel more basic.
The 2010 lineup ranges from the straightforward S to the more comfort-focused SE and SEL, while the SportWagen adds useful cargo space. The diesel TDI emphasizes fuel range and strong low-speed pull, and the turbocharged Wolfsburg Edition brings 200 horsepower and a sport suspension. The one-year TDI Cup Edition is the distinctive performance-focused diesel, with upgraded suspension, brakes, sport seats, and 18-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
2010 Volkswagen Jetta specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0L | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0L | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 39 mpg | 30 mpg | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp | 200 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.5 in | 35.5 in | 35.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||
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| Roof Rails | ||||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta fully redesigned?
No. The 2010 Jetta is still part of the fifth-generation lineup and receives a mid-cycle cabin and equipment update. The sixth-generation Jetta sedan arrives for 2011.
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
The biggest change is the refreshed cabin. Volkswagen revised the interior and instrument details, updated the audio and climate controls, and made Bluetooth standard on most upper trims.
Which 2010 Volkswagen Jetta trims were new?
The Limited Edition and TDI Cup Edition were new for 2010. The Limited Edition sits between the S and SE with leatherette, Bluetooth, heated seats, and alloy wheels, while the one-year TDI Cup Edition is a sportier diesel with upgraded suspension, brakes, seats, and wheels.
Which 2010 Jetta trims have standard Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is standard on the Limited Edition, SE, SE SportWagen, SEL, TDI, TDI SportWagen, and Wolfsburg Edition. For 2010, it changed from optional to standard on the SE, SE SportWagen, SEL, TDI, TDI SportWagen, and Wolfsburg Edition.
What changed on the 2010 Jetta SportWagen?
The 2010 Jetta SportWagen receives updated front-end styling, refreshed cabin details, and newer audio hardware. Bluetooth becomes standard on the SE and TDI wagons and is newly optional on the S wagon, while the SEL SportWagen is dropped.