2011 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
29
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
36.6MPG average+14.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 36.6 MPG
Range: 28–48 MPG
Driving mix: City 48% / Highway 52%
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 36.6 real world MPG based on 8 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S6)
Diesel Diesel
City
29
Hwy
37
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,650/yr
Manual 6-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
29
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,650/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
24
Hwy
31
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Diesel Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,650 |
| Manual 6-spd | Diesel Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | $2,650 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650
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
- 318 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 5-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- 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
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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