Volkswagen Jetta Wagon: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon across 5 model years, from the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon through the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. The most recent 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon returns 34 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon at 39 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 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 Wagon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2004 | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 42 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 39 MPG | 35 MPG | 45 MPG | $2,100 |
| 2002 | 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 39 MPG | 35 MPG | 45 MPG | $2,100 |
| 2001 | 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
How the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon compares against the Small Station Wagons class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2005 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.