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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
Every 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI gains a standard rearview camera, the year’s most important change. All trims also add LED license-plate lighting, but the rest of the wagon carries over without a redesign.
About the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Golf Mk5-based Jetta SportWagen wagon, final US model year before the all-new 2015 Golf SportWagen replacement.
Volkswagen positions the Jetta SportWagen as a lower, more car-like alternative to a compact SUV. The appeal is straightforward: a roomy cargo area and fold-flat rear seat in a wagon body that is easier to drive and park than a taller crossover. In US-market materials, VW leans on the mix of utility, tidy road manners, and efficient long-distance travel in TDI form as the reasons this model stands out.
The 2014 lineup starts with the straightforward 2.5 S gas wagon and moves to the more polished 2.5 SE, which has upgraded cabin materials, a 10-speaker audio system, and a six-speed automatic. The mileage-focused TDI combines a turbo-diesel engine with SE-grade comforts, a 115-volt outlet, and the newly standard rearview camera.
What changed, by category
Safety
Every TDI diesel model gains a standard rearview camera.
Styling
LED license-plate lighting becomes standard across the lineup.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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 | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto 6-Spd DSG Tptrnc Spt | Auto 6-Spd DSG Tptrnc Spt | Auto 6-Spd DSG Tptrnc Spt |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Diesel |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30–33 mpg | 30 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 66.9 cu-ft | 66.9 cu-ft | 66.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.5 in | 35.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| SD Card Slot | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen compared with 2013?
The 2014 Jetta SportWagen adds a standard rearview camera to every TDI diesel model and LED license-plate lighting to every trim. The rest of the vehicle is largely unchanged from 2013.
Does every 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen have a rearview camera?
No. The rearview camera is standard only on 2014 TDI diesel models; the 2.5-liter gas trims do not receive it as part of this update.
Did the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen get new engines?
No. The 2014 model retains the 2.5-liter five-cylinder gas engine and the 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder, with no engine or transmission changes for the year.
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen a redesign?
No. The 2014 Jetta SportWagen is a lightly updated version of the previous year’s wagon. It is also the final U.S. model year before the all-new 2015 Golf SportWagen replacement.
How do the 2014 Jetta SportWagen trims differ?
The 2.5 S is the straightforward gas model, while the 2.5 SE adds a more polished cabin, upgraded audio, and a six-speed automatic. The TDI has a turbo-diesel engine, SE-grade comfort features, a 115-volt outlet, and a standard rearview camera.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.
3.9
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
(47 reviews)
“I love it. Can't believe I didn't buy one before. Perfect dad vehicle - carries my boats, takes my gear, more fun to drive than you'd expect even from a VW.”
“Love the space the wagon offers and overall ride nicely. Picks up well and is good on gas. If you are looking for a car that is easy to work on yourself though look somewhere else. Difficult model to not have to take to a shop.”