2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon.

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L222026
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242129
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191724
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L201726

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon is $2,975.

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 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,375 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,150spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L15

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Emit?

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon will emit an average of 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 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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