Does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta have auto start-stop?

On some configurations. Yes on the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid. No on the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo and 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo.

Key takeaways

  • Start-stop cars restart the engine many times per drive, so they are usually fitted with an AGM or EFB battery - replace like with like.
  • Most systems have an off button that disables start-stop until the engine is next started; some models remember the setting.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineDriveTransmissionStart-stop
1.4L 4-cylinder turbo hybridFWD7-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Yes
1.4L 4-cylinder turboFWD6-speed automaticNo
1.4L 4-cylinder turboFWD5-speed manualNo
1.8L 4-cylinder turboFWD6-speed automaticNo
1.8L 4-cylinder turboFWD5-speed manualNo
2.0L 4-cylinder turboFWD6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)No
2.0L 4-cylinder turboFWD6-speed manualNo

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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