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2001 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 2001, it ranks 21st 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 · 28 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, 2001 #21 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2001 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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2001 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  6. 21Volkswagen Jetta24 MPG $1,938
  7. 47Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703
2001 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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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta Wagon		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2001 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Mercury Cougar 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunfire 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Sebring 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Jetta saves $84/yr vs Dodge Stratus 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Jetta saves $84/yr vs Nissan Sentra 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Sentra saves $149/yr vs Kia Rio 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Rio saves $149/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Jetta Diesel saves $477/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2001 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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2001 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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