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Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
4 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
5 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 18 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 47 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 87 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 59 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 14 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 4 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 7
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With the turbocharged 180kW 2.0L I4 engine, 7-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has been averaging 7 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2008 Volkswagen Jettas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 60 kilometers per hour (10 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2008 2008 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD 8.29
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 9.09
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Averaging 38-40. A trip would see 44 mpg see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Exceptionally consistent. Even with auto, it gets between 42 and 45 mpg routinely. I drive efficiently, but it still can pull up sizeable hills at speed while carrying a considerable load. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Ability to get close to 50 MPG see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 40-50 MPG higway, over 30 city. I expect better fuel economy when over 10-15k miles. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 On my first tank i am looking at approx 600 miles on a tank full of fuel (14.5 gals) see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 20 city - 25 hwy. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2007 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Averages about 25 mpg with my driving habits, but gets a little over 30 on the highway. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 Worst in segment for the gas engine see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Combined city/hwy is only low to mid 20 MPG see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Gas Mileage (L/100km)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Jetta's real-world L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.