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Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
120 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
121 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
122 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
123 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD 59.26
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With the turbocharged 118kW 1.5L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has been averaging 59.26 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2009 Volkswagen Jettas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 kilometers per hour (about 41.8 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (29.1 percent), in heavy traffic (4.5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 61.75
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 79.89
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 96.59
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 12.5
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
They say 30/42 MPG, I have NEVER seen below 34 mpg and that was trying to burn some fuel. Our first trip was to the Tri-state area in West NC. Hand calculated to 46.3mpg. We constantly get 42-43mpg on the highway, and 37-39 around town, which is 30mph driving. My wife and I both drive fast on the highway, On average the Cruise control is set between 75-85 (tends to be on the higher side). see full Volkswagen Jetta review
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
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 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
20 city - 25 hwy. 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 turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Ability to get close to 50 MPG see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
20-22 mpg see full Volkswagen Jetta review
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
 

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Gas Mileage (km/L)

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 km/L based on how and where you drive a car.