Volkswagen Jetta Wagon MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Jetta Wagon model year from 2001 to 2005 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Jetta Wagon has been offered with 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2003 (up to 39 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Jetta Wagon fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22–34 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–35 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–39 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–39 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2005 Jetta Wagon was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 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 Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 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 |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2004 Jetta Wagon was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-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 |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2003 Jetta Wagon was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-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 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 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 Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2002 Jetta Wagon 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 39 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 45 | 39 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 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 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 Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2001 Jetta Wagon was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Jetta Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Jetta Wagon get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Jetta Wagon range from 24 to 39 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2003 model year.
What engines does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon have?
The 2005 Jetta Wagon was EPA-rated with 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl engines — see the 2005 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists diesel and regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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