1984 Volkswagen Jetta MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta has 15 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L353337
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L343138
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L212024
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L212024
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L262330
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L252330
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L232126
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L373541
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L343138
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L333138
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L212024
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L212024
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L252229
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L252229
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L232126

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is $2,563.

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 1984 Volkswagen Jetta to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,317 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
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,200save $500
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,350spend $250 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,700spend $2,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L14
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L13
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L14
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Emit?

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1984 Volkswagen Jetta.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 15 1984 Volkswagen Jetta model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG35
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $500
Fuel Cost$2,200
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
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
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG35
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG37
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG33
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $250
Fuel Cost$2,350
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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