2002 Volkswagen Jetta WagonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
35
MPG
Highway
45
MPG
Combined
39
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
47.2MPG average+21.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 39 MPG · Owner reported avg: 47.2 MPG
Range: 44–52 MPG
Driving mix: City 25% / Highway 75%
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 47.2 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 39 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
35
Hwy
45
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $2,150/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
29
Hwy
40
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,550/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 45 | 39 | $2,150 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,550 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,150
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 261 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
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$1,727/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,291/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,495/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,591/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,739/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,735/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,150/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,776/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,671/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,711/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,727/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,291/yrHIGHEST | +$564 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,495/yrLOWEST | $-232 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,591/yr | $-136 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,739/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,735/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,150/yr | +$423 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,776/yr | +$49 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,671/yr | $-56 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,711/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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