1991 · Compact Car · Diesel

1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 33 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1990 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,632 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 31 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,632 15,000 mi/yr · $10.88 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #5 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway3916.66.0
Combined3414.56.9

How it ranks among 1991 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Eagle Summit29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 45Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1991 Jetta DieselOther compact carsClass median: $2,114/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Jetta Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Diesel 31 MPG 39 MPG 34 MPG — $1,632
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Diesel 31 MPG 36 MPG 33 MPG — $1,682

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
299 g/mi

1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Precis 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Jetta Diesel saves $28/yr vs Eagle Summit 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Summit saves $29/yr vs Isuzu Stylus 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Stylus saves $29/yr vs Pontiac Lemans 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lemans saves $82/yr vs Saturn SL 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Jetta Diesel saves $90/yr vs Mercury Tracer 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Jetta Diesel saves $28/yr vs Mazda 323 Protege 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Jetta Diesel saves $28/yr vs Ford Escort 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Escort saves $82/yr vs Toyota Camry 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Jetta Diesel saves $156/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Jetta Diesel saves $228/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1991 Volkswagen Jetta (25 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

Up to 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway); ratings range from 33 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

The 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel per year?

About $1,632 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $10.88 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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