Volkswagen Jetta Oil Type and Capacity by Year

We've checked 2 Jetta model-year and engine combinations against Volkswagen's own documents. All of them call for SAE 0W-20 oil. Oil capacity also varies by engine, so find your year and engine in the table below.

Jetta oil by year and engine

Year Engine Viscosity Oil specification Capacity with filter Details
2021 2.0L
DKFA
0W-20 VW 508 00 6.0 quarts 2021 2.0L specs
Service information
2021 1.4L
DGXA, DJXA
0W-20 VW 508 00 4.2 quarts 2021 1.4L specs
Service information

Every row links to a page that cites the manufacturer document and page numbers it comes from. Values are shown as the manufacturer prints them.

Volkswagen Jetta oil FAQs

What oil does a Volkswagen Jetta take?

All 2 combinations above call for SAE 0W-20. The 2021 2.0L calls for SAE 0W-20 meeting VW 508 00.

How much oil does a Volkswagen Jetta hold?

The 2021 2.0L holds 6.0 quarts with the filter. Other years and engines differ; see the capacity column above.

How do I know which engine my Jetta has?

Check the engine listed in your owner's manual or on the under-hood emissions label, or decode your VIN. See how to find your engine code.

Other Jetta entries not yet checked

These entries haven't been checked against a manufacturer source yet, so they aren't included above.