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

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Volkswagen Jetta GLI EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/jetta-gli.

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