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1996 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #25 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 25Volkswagen Jetta23 MPG $2,022
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 JettaOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Jetta MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Jetta GLX		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta GLX		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1996 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Achieva 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Avenger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Contour 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Contour saves $162/yr vs Mercury Mystique 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Mystique saves $162/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Jetta saves $92/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Jetta Diesel saves $561/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 1996 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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