2020 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
30
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
34
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
40
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
30
Hwy
40
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
32
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 | $2,000 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 | $2,000 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 263 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Manual
- 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
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2020 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 13.1% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
51
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History6
Source: NHTSARelated
Volkswagen Jetta MPG History
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