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2003 Volkswagen Jetta WagonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

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City
35
MPG
Highway
45
MPG
Combined
39
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 22 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

47.3MPG average+21.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 39 MPG · Owner reported avg: 47.3 MPG

Range: 38–62 MPG

Driving mix: City 29% / Highway 71%

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 47.3 real world MPG based on 22 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
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
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
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
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

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