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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway) on diesel. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2009, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,734 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 29 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,734 15,000 mi/yr · $11.56 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #8 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3715.76.4
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2009 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 8Volkswagen Jetta Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  7. 33Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2009 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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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Jetta
Diesel 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Jetta
Diesel 29 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
318 g/mi

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

Up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel per year?

About $1,734 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $11.56 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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