Volkswagen Jetta: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Jetta across 40 model years, from the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta through the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent 2026 Volkswagen Jetta returns 34 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta at 38 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Jetta page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen Jetta. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2025 | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | 42 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2020 | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2019 | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2018 | 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2017 | 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2016 | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2015 | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2014 | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2012 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2011 | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2010 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2006 | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2005 | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | 41 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2004 | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 42 MPG | $2,250 |
| 2003 | 2003 Volkswagen Jetta | 38 MPG | 35 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2002 | 2002 Volkswagen Jetta | 38 MPG | 35 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2001 | 2001 Volkswagen Jetta | 38 MPG | 35 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2000 | 2000 Volkswagen Jetta | 38 MPG | 35 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1999 | 1999 Volkswagen Jetta | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1998 | 1998 Volkswagen Jetta | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1997 | 1997 Volkswagen Jetta | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1996 | 1996 Volkswagen Jetta | 38 MPG | 34 MPG | 44 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1992 | 1992 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,450 |
| 1991 | 1991 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1990 | 1990 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1989 | 1989 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | 1988 Volkswagen Jetta | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | 1987 Volkswagen Jetta | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1986 | 1986 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 40 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1985 | 1985 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 41 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1984 | 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | 37 MPG | 35 MPG | 41 MPG | $2,200 |
How the Volkswagen Jetta compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Jetta against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.