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2012 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 24 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #21 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2012 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  6. 21Volkswagen Jetta28 MPG $1,661
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 JettaOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

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

Jetta MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 23 MPG 29 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 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,279

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Corolla saves $57/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $111/yr vs Suzuki Kizashi 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Jetta saves $128/yr vs Suzuki SX4 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Forte 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Forte saves $111/yr vs Honda Accord 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Jetta saves $62/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Jetta saves $74/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 25 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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