Volkswagen Jetta fuel consumption

Of all Volkswagen Jetta modifications produced from 1986 to 2018 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 5% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 5% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 6% higher. Starting from 1990 Volkswagen Jetta average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 2011 it was similar to average, at 2013 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It is noteworthy during this period that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed significantly throughout the automotive industry. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Volkswagen Jetta	All carmakers	Volkswagen Jetta
1990	+5%	insignificant	+5%	-
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1991	+4%	insignificant	+4%	-
1992	+5%	insignificant	+2%	-
2005	+8%	+8%	+10%	+8%
2006	+9%	+6%	+11%	+9%
2007	+11%	+6%	+12%	+9%
2008	+12%	+6%	+13%	+9%
2009	+14%	-	+14%	+3%
2010	+16%	-	+16%	+3%
2011	+19%	+16%	+19%	+20%
2012	+21%	+16%	+23%	+28%
2013	+23%	+16%	+27%	+28%
2014	+26%	+16%	+30%	+28%
2015	+27%	+16%	+33%	+28%
2016	+28%	+16%	+36%	+28%
2017	+28%	+16%	+38%	+28%
2018	+28%	+16%	+39%	+28%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Jetta.

2011 - 2018

Volkswagen Jetta 2011 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	36.9 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	35.5 MPG 6.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+10%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	52.0 MPG 4.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+28%

Volkswagen Jetta 2011 specs Volkswagen Jetta 2011 owner reviews Volkswagen Jetta service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, Volkswagen Jetta 2011 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Jetta with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 150 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Jetta with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 122 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.2 TSI 105 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+23%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 122 HP manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 122 HP automatic	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 150 HP manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+3%
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 150 HP automatic	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 160 HP manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 TSI 160 HP automatic	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km
1.6 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.6 TDI 105 HP manual	56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+29%
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.6 TDI 105 HP automatic	54.7 MPG 4.3 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+30%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2.0 TSI 200 HP manual	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2.0 TSI 200 HP automatic	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km+19%
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic	49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+35%

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2009 - 2011

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	42.4 MPG 5.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+3%

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 specs Volkswagen Jetta service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Jetta 2009 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0 liters per 100 km or 3% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Jetta with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Jetta with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.4i TSI 122 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.4i TSI 122 HP automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.6i 16V 102 HP manual	31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.6i 16V 102 HP automatic	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.9 TDI 105 HP automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km-2%

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2005 - 2008

Volkswagen Jetta 2005 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.6 MPG 8.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+7%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	41.6 MPG 5.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	38.9 MPG 6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+8%

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According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Jetta 2005 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Jetta with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 TDI 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Jetta with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 2008 1.4 16V FSI 160 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2008 1.4 16V FSI 122 HP manual	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Jetta 2008 1.4 16V FSI 122 HP automatic	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.4 16V TSI 140 HP manual	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+7%
Volkswagen Jetta 2007 1.4 16V TSI 140 HP automatic	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2008 1.4 16V FSI 160 HP manual	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+9%
Volkswagen Jetta 2008 1.4 16V FSI 160 HP automatic	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.4 16V TSI 170 HP manual	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.4 16V TSI 170 HP automatic	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2005 1.6 102 HP manual	31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+5%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 102 HP automatic	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 16V FSI 116 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km-1%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2005 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.9 TDI 105 HP automatic	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 2008 1.9 TDI 105 HP automatic	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+6%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 16V FSI 150 HP manual	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0 16V FSI 150 HP automatic	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km-2%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0 16V Turbo FSI 200 HP manual	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+7%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0 16V Turbo FSI 200 HP automatic	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+7%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+7%
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0 TDI 170 HP manual	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+12%
Volkswagen Jetta 2008 2.0 TDI 170 HP automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km

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1986 - 1992

Volkswagen Jetta 1986 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.6 MPG 7.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.0 MPG 5.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	46.3 MPG 5.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	insignificant

Volkswagen Jetta 1986 specs Volkswagen Jetta 1986 owner reviews

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Jetta 1986 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 10% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Jetta with automatic transmission consumes around 1 litres per 100 km or 12% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.6 Diesel 54 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Jetta with 1.6 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Jetta 1989 1.6 Turbo Diesel 80 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.3 54 HP manual	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+7%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 1989 1.6 69 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km-3%
Volkswagen Jetta 1989 1.6 69 HP automatic	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.6 72 HP manual	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+4%
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.6 72 HP automatic	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km
1.6 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.6 Diesel 54 HP manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.6 Diesel 54 HP manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 1990 1.6 KAT-Diesel 60 HP manual	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+2%
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.6 Turbo Diesel 69 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km0%
Volkswagen Jetta 1989 1.6 Turbo Diesel 80 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.8 90 HP manual	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km-1%
Volkswagen Jetta 1986 1.8 90 HP automatic	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km-1%
Volkswagen Jetta 1987 1.8 Syncro 90 HP 4x4 manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+5%
Volkswagen Jetta 1989 1.8 Syncro 98 HP 4x4 manual	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 1987 1.8 GTX 107 HP manual	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km
Volkswagen Jetta 1987 1.8 GTX 16V 129 HP manual	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Jetta 1990 2.0 i 16V 134 HP manual	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.