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Volkswagen Jetta MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
17 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	17 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	16 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	20 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	32 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	44 vehicles
24 miles per gallon	61 vehicles
25 miles per gallon	57 vehicles
26 miles per gallon	61 vehicles
27 miles per gallon	62 vehicles
28 miles per gallon	78 vehicles
29 miles per gallon	52 vehicles
30 miles per gallon	56 vehicles
31 miles per gallon	71 vehicles
32 miles per gallon	63 vehicles
33 miles per gallon	87 vehicles
34 miles per gallon	75 vehicles
35 miles per gallon	75 vehicles
36 miles per gallon	53 vehicles
37 miles per gallon	50 vehicles
38 miles per gallon	53 vehicles
39 miles per gallon	51 vehicles
40 miles per gallon	52 vehicles
41 miles per gallon	57 vehicles
42 miles per gallon	56 vehicles
43 miles per gallon	55 vehicles
44 miles per gallon	41 vehicles
45 miles per gallon	56 vehicles
46 miles per gallon	43 vehicles
47 miles per gallon	32 vehicles
48 miles per gallon	19 vehicles
49 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
50 miles per gallon	9 vehicles
51 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
52 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
53 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
54 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
55 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
56 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
57 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
58 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
59 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
60 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
61 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
62 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
63 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
64 miles per gallon	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2021	2021 4dr Sedan turbocharged 147hp 1.4L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic FWD	50.3	See all data
With the turbocharged 158hp 1.5L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has been averaging 50.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2021 Volkswagen Jettas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 100 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition, the average 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2017	2017 4dr Sedan turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 5-sp manual FWD	42.65	See all data

2016	2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	35.19	See all data

2015	2015 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	29.92	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD	44.83	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	33.45	See all data

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2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	32.57	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	32.46	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.4L I4 Hybrid 7-sp automated manual FWD	41.3	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD	30	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD	47.5	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	43.97	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	25.4	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	44.32	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	31.32	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	23.23	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD	33.73	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	39.49	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	23.33	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	24.6	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	27.75	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD	26.67	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	28.28	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD	42.2	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	39.27	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	31.2	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD	25.2	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	26.25	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD	40.24	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	41.48	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	29.4	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD	33.8	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD	28.51	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	26.32	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	35.54	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD	25.76	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD	30.11	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	24.07	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	27.48	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD	27.27	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	40.9	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD	27.46	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	30.62	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	42.58	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	35	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	39.23	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD	28.67	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	45.35	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	25.8	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	39.2	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	18.57	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	51.61	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	45.57	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	30.1	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	24.5	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	43.43	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	32.83	See all data

2005.5	2005.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	36.46	See all data

2005.5	2005.5 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD	26.77	See all data

2005.5	2005.5 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	29.13	See all data

2005.5	2005.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	42.5	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	24.5	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	26.17	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	43.68	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	41	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	32.59	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	23.69	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	32.26	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	48.82	See all data

2004.5	2004.5 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD	32	See all data

2004.5	2004.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	47.54	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	22.72	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	33.02	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	26.23	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	47.73	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	45.5	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	31.3	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	24.75	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	20	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	44.98	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	40.6	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Wagon 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	25	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	39.86	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	23.66	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	46.11	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	40.83	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	24.25	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	21.13	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	30.4	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	43	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	22	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD	29.46	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	40.95	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	26.15	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Wagon 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	32.26	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD	19.5	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	50	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD	30.67	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	29.13	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	19.3	See all data

1999.5	1999.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	63.65	See all data

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Volkswagen's hybrid approach is nothing like Toyota's, and not much like Honda's, either. There's no CVT transmission. And no Atkinson cycle engine where the intake valves remain open longer (good for efficiency, not good for power). Instead, the transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual much like that offered in VW's non-hybrids. The engine is a small, 1.4-liter four-cylinder--but with a turbocharger. Total output, 170 horsepower, far exceeds the Acura's 115. As in nearly all current hybrids except those from Toyota and Ford, the electric motor is sandwiched between the engine and transmission. Unlike in the Honda, the engine can be declutched from the electric motor, permitting the latter to propel the car all by itself. With no CVT, no Atkinson cycle, and a turbo, VW's recipe doesn't sound like the best one for fuel economy. But the Jetta Hybrid does quite well. Though far more powerful than the ILX Hybrid, the VW's EPA numbers are much better, 42 mpg city, 48 mpg highway vs. 39 and 38, respectively. What's more, with its engine overmatched ILX is likely to fall short of its EPA numbers for all but the most patient drivers. In my driving the Jetta Hybrid's trip computer reported an average of 46 in suburban driving and about 40 driving on a 70-mph highway (less on a hot day going in one direction, more on a cooler day when returning). On rural, 55-mph highways, the trip computer reported averages in the high 40s, verifying the EPA number. I've observed 50-plus mpg in a Toyota Prius. But the much quicker (we'll get to this) Jetta Hybrid has all of the other hybrids beat. The Jetta Hybrid does require premium gas. But so does the ILX Hybrid. What about the Jetta TDI diesel? The EPA estimates much worse fuel economy, 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway. But in a recent test of a Beetle with the same engine I observed trip computer averages close to those of the Jetta Hybrid. Other reviewers have reported similar real-world numbers for both powertrains. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	I am averaging 39mpg with mixed driving. It would be higher but it is a fun car and it is difficult to maintain discipline for an entire tank of fuel. 500 miles is a long way to drive conservative lol. My economy keeps rising as the engine breaks in which can be up to 60000 miles. I love that it is as efficient as a hybrid, but does it at 80mph and doesnt feel gutless. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Stellar vehicle all around. Fuel economy is amazing, have gotten as low as 4.9L/100km with 110 km/hr highway driving and one driver and one passenger. Loaded, it still comes under 5.5. (I am not a heavy footed driver but do cruise at posted highway speeds plus a bit. Comfortable all around. Three months and 12,000km into ownership and I like it more and more. I checked out a whole bunch of cars and wanted fuel economy so had looked at the hybrids then thought that this is a proven technology, drove one and was sold on it. The hybrids that I drove were more expensive and all had a quirk or two when driving (including the Jetta hybrid) see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Averaging around 41mpg in the first week - my daily commute is 96 miles round trip. That mpg paired with the fun-to-drive factor made a VW diesel an easy choice for me over the hybrids I test drove. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	With the TDI, I'm easily getting 45+ on the highway. The in-car MPG is a few MPG over actuals. Drove 600 miles in my first tank of gas. Even with a bike rack with three bikes on the back of my car (lots of extra drag), I was getting 40 MPG on a 180-mile highway trip. Fuel economy is better than excellent for a non-hybrid. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	I drive 80 miles a day, 70/30 highway/city. I average 39 mpg per tank driving at an average 75 mph on highway. My normal range before I fill up is about 530 miles according to the trip computer, and there is still more than an 8th of tank left. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While rated at only 32 MPG highway, I drove the Jetta roundtrip from Bakersfield, CA to Las Vegas, NV (300 miles each way, over 3 mountain passes) and the car returned 37 MPG at a cruising speed of 80 MPH. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
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	Ability to get close to 50 MPG 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

Volkswagen Jetta Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Combined city/hwy is only low to mid 20 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
2006	4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Thirsty in the city see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2004	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It could be better-I average 27-28 MPG in mixed city/highway driving. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Even when driving extremely conservatively, I have never been able to get much more than 30 mpg highway on this car, which seems low for a car of this size and power. A taller overdrive might help in this regard. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2003	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	My mileage during the winter was not too good. My daily commute is short, so the car barely gets to full operating temperature. My Civic Si did considerably better around town. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2002	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I average between 18-22. Not very good for an economy car. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

Volkswagen Jetta MPG

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Jetta

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta Gas Mileage (MPG)