2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is 24 miles per gallon.

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

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is $2,813.

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 2008 Volkswagen Jetta to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,563 more on fuel.

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

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 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.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2008 Volkswagen Jetta model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

Disclaimer

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