Volkswagen · 1984–2027 · Gas
Volkswagen Jetta MPG by year
The EPA has rated 44 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta, from 1984 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2023, at 35 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 31% more efficient than the best 1984 model (34 vs. 26 MPG). The 2027 model is 6% more efficient than the median compact car that year (34 vs. 32 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Jetta, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Jetta model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 33 |
29 / 40 | 32 | — | 2 | $1,368 |
| 2026 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 33 |
29 / 40 | 29 | — | 2 | $1,368 |
| 2025 | Gas | 33 MPG | 29 / 40 | 29 | — | 2 | $1,409 |
| 2024 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 33 |
29 / 42 | 29.5 | — | 3 | $1,368 |
| 2023 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 33 |
31 / 41 | 28.5 | — | 3 | $1,329 |
| 2022 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 33 |
31 / 41 | 29 | — | 3 | $1,329 |
| 2021 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 28 |
30 / 41 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,368 |
| 2020 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 28 |
30 / 40 | 29.5 | — | 4 | $1,368 |
| 2019 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 28 |
30 / 40 | 30 | — | 4 | $1,368 |
| 2018 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 40 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,409 |
| 2017 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 40 | 29 | — | 5 | $1,409 |
| 2016 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 40 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,409 |
| 2015 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 36 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,603 |
| 2014 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 36 | 30 | — | 8 | $1,550 |
| 2013 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 34 | 28.5 | — | 6 | $1,661 |
| 2012 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 34 | 28 | — | 6 | $1,661 |
| 2011 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 34 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2010 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 25 |
22 / 30 | 25 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 24 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 24 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 22 |
19 / 28 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 22 |
19 / 28 | 23.5 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2005 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 24.5 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 2004 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,938 |
| 2003 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 2002 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 10 | $1,938 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 28 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 1995 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1994 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 28 | 23.5 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 1993 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 1992 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1991 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1990 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1989 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1988 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1987 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 1986 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1985 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1984 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 30 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the best fuel economy?
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, rated up to 35 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,329 a year.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,114 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta is rated up to 34 MPG combined.