2023 Volkswagen JettaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,950 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 42 | 34 | $2,000 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 256 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.5L 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
- 1.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)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 | 13.0% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems40 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 40 owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. Top reported issues include brakes, engine and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Volkswagen Jetta problems by category: Brakes: 11 complaints, Engine: 11 complaints, Electrical System: 9 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 6 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.