Volkswagen Jetta GLI MPG and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Jetta GLI for 3 years, with the latest vehicle in 2021 having a combined MPG of 28.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is $2,250 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel driving a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

🛢 The Volkswagen Jetta GLI will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI will emit 314 grams of CO2, which is about 4,710,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 225 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

The table below is a complete list of the 3 Volkswagen Jetta GLI fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI28$2,250
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI28$2,250
1986 Volkswagen Jetta GLI22$2,850

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