Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1984–2027

Volkswagen Jetta

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Jetta. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 7.1 L/100km: 40 mpg UK, 33 mpg US.

Volkswagen Jetta in white
Fuel use
7.1 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
40 mpg
US mpg
33 mpg
On a full tank
701 km
50 L tank

What a Jetta costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.96 per 100 km$2,306
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.18 per 100 km$1,907
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.01 per 100 miles£1,401
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.20 per 100 miles$1,781

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Mk7, 2019–2027

Specs for the 1.4 TSI sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk7
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,702 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,458 mm
Wheelbase
2,686 mm
Kerb weight
1,350 kg
Boot
400 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
110 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

Mk6, 2011–2018

Specs for the 1.4 TSI sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk6
Built
2011-2018
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,658 mm
Width
1,778 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Wheelbase
2,652 mm
Kerb weight
1,347 kg
Boot
442 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,296 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
92 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.2 L/100km
CO₂
145 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011
Airbags
6

Mk5, 2005–2010

Specs for the 2.0 FSI sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk5
Built
2005-2010
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,596 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,617 mm
Kerb weight
1,354 kg
Boot
519 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
110 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2005
Airbags
6

Jetta IV / Bora (Typ 1J), 2000

Specs for the Volkswagen Bora/Jetta IV 1.6 16V petrol, 5-speed manual (2000; UK-market saloon); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Generation
Jetta IV / Bora (Typ 1J)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,376 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,446 mm
Wheelbase
2,513 mm
Kerb weight
1,193 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,730 kg
Boot
455 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
77 kW
Torque
148 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual
0–100 km/h
11.6 s
Top speed
192 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
55 L

Mk4 (A4), 1999–2005

Specs for the 2.0; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk4 (A4)
Built
1999-2005
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,380 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,513 mm
Kerb weight
1,250 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Torque
170 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
55 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Mk4 (Bora), 1999–2004

Specs for the 1.9 TDI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk4 (Bora)
Built
1999-2004
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,380 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,513 mm
Kerb weight
1,300 kg

Engine

Engine
1.9 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
74 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
55 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2026Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2025Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2024Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2023Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2022Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2021Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2020Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2019Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2018Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2017Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2016Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2015Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2015Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2015Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2014Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2014Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2014Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2013Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2013Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2012Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2011Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2011Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2010Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2010Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg40 mpg—
2009Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2009Diesel5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2008Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2008Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2007Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2007Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2006Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2006Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2005Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2005Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2004Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2004Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—

Volkswagen Jetta questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta uses 7.1 L/100km by its official figures: 40 mpg in UK gallons and 33 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Jetta cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,306 in New Zealand, $1,907 in Australia, £1,401 in United Kingdom, $1,781 in United States.

How far does a Volkswagen Jetta go on a full tank?

About 701 km (436 miles) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Volkswagen Jetta's boot?

400 L, for the 1.4 TSI sedan.

Cars like the Jetta

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Mercedes-Benz

CLA-Class

2014–2027

7.1 L/100km · 40 mpg

Nissan

Sentra

1984–2027

7.1 L/100km · 40 mpg

BMW

218I

2014–2020

7.1 L/100km · 40 mpg

Kia

Cerato

2005–2023

7.3 L/100km · 39 mpg

Mercedes-Benz

E350

2005–2020

6.9 L/100km · 41 mpg

Mazda

Mazda6

2002–2023

7.4 L/100km · 38 mpg

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