1990 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
34
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
46.7MPG average+37.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 34 MPG · Owner reported avg: 46.7 MPG
Range: 44–49 MPG
Driving mix: City 22% / Highway 78%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 46.7 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 34 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 299 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (NO-CAT)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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