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2010 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2009 model. Among 39 compact cars rated for 2010, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #18 of 39 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2010 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Lexus HS35 MPG $1,329
  4. 4Hyundai Accent31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Kia Rio31 MPG $1,500
  6. 18Volkswagen Jetta25 MPG $1,860
  7. 39Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2010 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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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta SportWagen		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,194
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Kizashi 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Kizashi saves $72/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Pontiac G6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr G6 saves $72/yr vs Ford Focus 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Focus saves $199/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Jetta saves $254/yr vs Dodge Challenger 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Jetta saves $465/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Jetta saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Jetta Diesel saves $126/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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