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1997 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 36 compact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #17 of 36 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1997 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Mazda Protege29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Dodge Neon29 MPG $1,603
  6. 17Volkswagen Jetta24 MPG $1,938
  7. 36Jaguar XJ18 MPG $3,292
1997 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 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
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 23 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
370 g/mi

1997 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Ford Contour 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mystique 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Achieva 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Jetta saves $84/yr vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Jetta saves $84/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Jetta saves $84/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 37 MPG · $1,500/yr Jetta Diesel saves $438/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (37 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 1997 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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