2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 model options: Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is 28 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 27 24 32
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 26 22 33
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 32 29 37
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 32 29 39
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 25 23 29
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 28 24 34
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L 26 24 31
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L 26 23 33

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is $2,494.

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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $969 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,750 spend $2,250 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,250 save $250
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L $2,400 spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L 11
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L 11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Emit?

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will emit an average of about 4,944,375 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 169 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta model options.

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 32
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,250
Fuel Cost $2,750
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,965,000
Trees Needed to Offset 236
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 5,160,000
Trees Needed to Offset 246
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 29
Highway MPG 37
Combined MPG 32
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,770,000
Trees Needed to Offset 227
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 29
Highway MPG 39
Combined MPG 32
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,725,000
Trees Needed to Offset 225
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Grams of CO2 5,160,000
Trees Needed to Offset 246
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,740,000
Trees Needed to Offset 226
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 5,010,000
Trees Needed to Offset 239
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 5
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 5,025,000
Trees Needed to Offset 239
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 5
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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