1998 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
33
MPG
Highway
44
MPG
Combined
37
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 14 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
47.1MPG average+27.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 37 MPG · Owner reported avg: 47.1 MPG
Range: 39–60 MPG
Driving mix: City 32% / Highway 68%
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 47.1 real world MPG based on 14 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 37 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
33
Hwy
44
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $2,300/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 33 | 44 | 37 | $2,300 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
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
- 275 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 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
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,820/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,415/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,576/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,677/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,833/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,828/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,267/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,872/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,761/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,803/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,820/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,415/yrHIGHEST | +$595 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,576/yrLOWEST | $-244 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,677/yr | $-143 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,833/yr | +$13 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,828/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,267/yr | +$447 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,872/yr | +$52 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,761/yr | $-59 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,803/yr | $-17 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 37 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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