1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta.

The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L, 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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta is 24 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L373344
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L221926
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242128
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191623
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191724

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta is $2,830.

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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,650 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, 1.9 L$2,100save $1,000
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$3,300spend $5,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta 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
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L10
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 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Emit?

The 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 1999 Volkswagen Jetta model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG44
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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
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 ClassCompact Cars
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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG28
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 ClassCompact Cars
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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
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 ClassCompact Cars
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 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-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
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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