2015 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
30
MPG
Highway
44
MPG
Combined
35
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 7 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
43.3MPG average+23.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 35 MPG · Owner reported avg: 43.3 MPG
Range: 31–56 MPG
Driving mix: City 37% / Highway 63%
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 43.3 real world MPG based on 7 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 35 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 6-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
30
Hwy
44
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
43
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
36
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
36
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)
Premium
City
24
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd | Diesel Diesel | 30 | 44 | 35 | $2,400 |
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 43 | 35 | $2,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$0
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 289 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 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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