1992 · Compact Car · Diesel

1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway) on diesel. That's down 1 MPG from the 1991 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,682 a year to fuel.

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Combined 33 MPG 31 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,682 15,000 mi/yr · $11.21 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #8 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway3615.36.5
Combined3314.07.1

How it ranks among 1992 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  6. 8Volkswagen Jetta Diesel33 MPG $1,682
  7. 46Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1992 Jetta DieselOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/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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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
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 turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
308 g/mi

1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

Up to 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway).

What fuel does the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

The 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel per year?

About $1,682 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $11.21 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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