2016 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
33
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
41.2MPG average+24.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 33 MPG · Owner reported avg: 41.2 MPG
Range: 36–48 MPG
Driving mix: City 23% / Highway 77%
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 41.2 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 33 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
40
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
35
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
36
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular
City
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 276 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.0 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-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
- 1.4L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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