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Volkswagen Jetta MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
21 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
37 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
38 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
39 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
40 miles per gallon 11 vehicles
41 miles per gallon 12 vehicles
42 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
43 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
44 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
45 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
46 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
47 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
48 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
49 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
50 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
51 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
52 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD 25.2
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With the turbocharged 158hp 1.5L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has been averaging 25.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Volkswagen Jettas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 41.8 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles 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 26.25
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 40.24
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 41.48
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 29.4
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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 (MPG)

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 MPG based on how and where you drive a car.