Volkswagen Jetta GLI MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Jetta GLI model year from 1984 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Jetta GLI has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2003 (up to 38 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $35,888 | 342 listings |
| 2025 | 33 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $29,157 | 127 listings |
| 2024 | 34 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $26,069 | 47 listings |
| 2023 | 34–35 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $24,410 | 29 listings |
| 2022 | 34–35 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $22,998 | 15 listings |
| 2021 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $20,900 | 53 listings |
| 2020 | 28–34 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $19,990 | 54 listings |
| 2019 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,990 | 66 listings |
| 2018 | 27–33 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 27–33 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $10,998 | 15 listings |
| 2016 | 27–33 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2015 | 26–35 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2014 | 25–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 25–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 25–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 25–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 25–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 24–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 24–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22–33 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–35 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–36 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–38 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–38 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–38 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 19–38 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–37 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 22–37 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 22–37 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 22–38 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 21 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 22–25 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 22–25 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 22–35 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 21–37 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2026 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 34 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $35,888 on VehiSales (342 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 34 MPG |
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2025 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 33 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $29,157 on VehiSales (127 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2024 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 34 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $26,069 on VehiSales (47 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 |
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2023 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 34 to 35 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $24,410 on VehiSales (29 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 |
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2022 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 34 to 35 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $22,998 on VehiSales (15 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 |
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2021 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $20,900 on VehiSales (53 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2020 Jetta GLI 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 $19,990 on VehiSales (54 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2019 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,990 on VehiSales (66 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2018 Jetta GLI 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.
| 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2017 Jetta GLI 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 $10,998 on VehiSales (15 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2016 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 33 MPG.
| 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 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2015 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2014 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2013 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 8 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 | 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 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2012 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 8 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 | 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 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2011 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 6 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 | 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 | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2010 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 6 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 | 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) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2009 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 6 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Jetta | 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 | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2008 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 4 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 | 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2007 Jetta GLI 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2006 Jetta GLI 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2005 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 11 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2004 Jetta GLI 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 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 | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 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 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2003 Jetta GLI 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 22 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 | 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 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 2002 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 10 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 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 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 | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 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 |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2001 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 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 | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 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 | 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 | 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 |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 2000 Jetta GLI 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 1999 Jetta GLI 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 1998 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 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 |
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1997 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 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 |
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1996 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 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 |
1992 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1992 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta GLI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1991 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1991 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta GLI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1990 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta GLI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1989 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1989 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta GLI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1988 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1988 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta GLI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1987 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1987 Jetta GLI 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 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 |
1986 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1986 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1985 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: engines & MPG
The 1985 Jetta GLI 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 GLI: engines & MPG
The 1984 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated in 9 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 | 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 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Jetta | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Jetta GLI get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Jetta GLI range from 21 to 38 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2003 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have?
The 2026 Jetta GLI was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Jetta GLI require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and diesel and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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