Volkswagen Jetta MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Jetta model year from 1984 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Jetta has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 44 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33–34 | 1.5L 4-cyl | $27,441 | 5,682 listings |
| 2025 | 33 | 1.5L 4-cyl | $20,990 | 2,308 listings |
| 2024 | 33–34 | 1.5L 4-cyl | $18,700 | 2,804 listings |
| 2023 | 33–35 | 1.5L 4-cyl | $19,484 | 874 listings |
| 2022 | 33–35 | 1.5L 4-cyl | $18,349 | 464 listings |
| 2021 | 28–34 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,454 | 758 listings |
| 2020 | 28–34 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $14,995 | 655 listings |
| 2019 | 28–34 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,995 | 1,195 listings |
| 2018 | 27–33 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $12,088 | 195 listings |
| 2017 | 27–33 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $10,955 | 633 listings |
| 2016 | 27–44 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $9,995 | 403 listings |
| 2015 | 26–44 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $8,669 | 360 listings |
| 2014 | 25–44 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 25–44 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 25–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 25–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 25–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 24–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 24–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 22–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22–33 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–35 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–36 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–39 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–39 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 19–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–37 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19–37 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 19–37 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 19–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 21–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 21–33 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 22–34 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 22–34 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 22–34 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 22–25 | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 22–26 | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 22–35 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 22–35 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 21–37 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2026 Jetta was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 34 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $27,441 on VehiSales (5,682 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
2025 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2025 Jetta was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 33 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $20,990 on VehiSales (2,308 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
2024 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2024 Jetta was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 34 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $18,700 on VehiSales (2,804 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 30 | 41 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 42 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
2023 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2023 Jetta was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 35 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $19,484 on VehiSales (874 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 42 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
2022 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2022 Jetta was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 35 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $18,349 on VehiSales (464 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 43 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta SE/SEL | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
2021 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2021 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 34 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $16,454 on VehiSales (758 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 30 | 41 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta GLI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta GLI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
2020 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2020 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 34 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $14,995 on VehiSales (655 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2019 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2019 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 34 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $13,995 on VehiSales (1,195 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta GLI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta GLI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2018 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 33 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $12,088 on VehiSales (195 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2017 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2017 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 33 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $10,955 on VehiSales (633 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2016 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2016 Jetta was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 44 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,995 on VehiSales (403 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Hybrid | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 42 | 48 | 44 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2015 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2015 Jetta was EPA-rated in 9 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 44 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $8,669 on VehiSales (360 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Hybrid | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 41 | 48 | 44 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 30 | 44 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 31 | 43 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2014 Jetta was EPA-rated in 13 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 44 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Hybrid | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 41 | 48 | 44 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2013 Jetta was EPA-rated in 13 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 44 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Hybrid | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 41 | 48 | 44 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2012 Jetta was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2011 Jetta was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2010 Jetta was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2009 Jetta was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2008 Jetta was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta SportWagen | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2007 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2006 Jetta was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 30 | 37 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2005 Jetta was EPA-rated in 17 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2004 Jetta was EPA-rated in 14 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 36 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 42 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2003 Jetta was EPA-rated in 14 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 39 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 45 | 39 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2002 Jetta was EPA-rated in 18 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 39 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 45 | 39 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2001 Jetta was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 2000 Jetta was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1999 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1999 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 37 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 44 | 37 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1998 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 37 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 44 | 37 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1997 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1997 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 37 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 44 | 37 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1996 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1996 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 34 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1995 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1995 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta III GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta III GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1994 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1994 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Jetta III GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Jetta III GLX | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1993 Jetta was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta III | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1992 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1992 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 36 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1991 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1991 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 36 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1990 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1990 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1989 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1989 Jetta was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1988 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1988 Jetta was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1987 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1987 Jetta was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta GLI/Wolfsburg Edition | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta GLI/Wolfsburg Edition | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
1986 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1986 Jetta was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 40 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta GLI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta GLI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
1985 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1985 Jetta was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 38 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
1984 Volkswagen Jetta: engines & MPG
The 1984 Jetta was EPA-rated in 15 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 37 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 35 | 41 | 37 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 37 | 35 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 38 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 38 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Jetta get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Jetta ranges from 18 to 44 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The 2026 Jetta was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Jetta require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric Jetta?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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