2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has 4 model options: Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is 29 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L272431
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L262333
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L322937
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L322939

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is $2,375.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $375 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,300save $0
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,400spend $500 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,400spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L11
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Emit?

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen will emit an average of about 2,366,250 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 81 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen model options.

Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG29
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG32
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,770,000
Trees Needed to Offset227
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG29
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG32
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,725,000
Trees Needed to Offset225
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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