Volkswagen Jetta III GLX MPG and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Jetta III GLX for 2 years, with the latest vehicle in 1995 having a combined MPG of 18.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX is $3,500 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 spend $6,000 more on fuel driving a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX.

🛢 The Volkswagen Jetta III GLX will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen Jetta III GLX will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen Jetta III GLX.

The table below is a complete list of the 2 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX 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
1995 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX18$3,500
1994 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX19$3,300

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