Gallonly
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI (A4)
Shown: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI (A4). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2005
  • Gas
  • Diesel
  • Small cars

2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 19–39 MPG combined

24 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,720

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance

The 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta covers 6 model years in the EPA database (83 configurations in all), rated 19–39 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $2,700 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD (35 MPG), at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The best combined rating in the generation, 39 MPG, was reached in 2002 and 2003.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta by model year

2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2005 Gas, Diesel 22–35 MPG $2,700–$3,650 Ratings changed
2004 Gas, Diesel 22–36 MPG $2,620–$3,650 Ratings changed
2003 Gas, Diesel 22–39 MPG $2,420–$3,650 Ratings changed
2002 Gas, Diesel 19–39 MPG $2,420–$3,650 Ratings changed
2001 Gas, Diesel 19–38 MPG $2,480–$3,650 Ratings changed
2000 Gas, Diesel 19–38 MPG $2,480–$3,650 First year

What the 2005 Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$227

$2,720 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.53

Per 100 miles

$18.13

Five years

$13,600

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$930less a year

Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 36 to 35 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,620 to $2,700, $80 more.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,650
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.9L
Combined
32–35 MPG
Per year
$2,700–$2,950
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (11)

2005 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,350
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,350
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 19 27 22 $3,650
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 19 27 22 $3,650
Show 1 more configuration
2005 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (6)

2005 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 32 41 35 $2,700
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 39 34 $2,780
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 39 34 $2,780
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 30 38 33 $2,860
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 39 32 $2,950
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 39 32 $2,950

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

22–36 MPG · $2,620–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 39 to 36 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,620, $200 more.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,650
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.9L
Combined
32–36 MPG
Per year
$2,620–$2,950
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2004 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $3,350
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $3,350
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Show 0 more configurations
2004 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl2.8L 6-cylFWD192722$3,650
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (4)

2004 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 32 42 36 $2,620
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 42 35 $2,700
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 39 32 $2,950
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 39 32 $2,950

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

22–39 MPG · $2,420–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 39 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,650
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.9L
Combined
33–39 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,860
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2003 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $3,350
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $3,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,840
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
Show 0 more configurations
2003 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD192722$3,650
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S5)2.8L 6-cylFWD192822$3,650
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (4)

2003 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 35 45 39 $2,420
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 35 44 38 $2,480
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 40 33 $2,860
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 40 33 $2,860

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2002 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

19–39 MPG · $2,420–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 38 to 39 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,480 to $2,420, $60 less.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L
Combined
19–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,650
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.9L
Combined
33–39 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,860
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (14)

2002 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,350
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd 2.8L 6-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970
Show 4 more configurations
2002 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD192722$2,970
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD202622$2,970
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650
Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5)1.8L 4-cyl turboFWD192722$3,650
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172620$3,270
Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172620$3,270
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172419$3,440
Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172419$3,440

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (4)

2002 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 35 45 39 $2,420
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 35 44 38 $2,480
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 40 33 $2,860
Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 40 33 $2,860

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2001 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

19–38 MPG · $2,480–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,480.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L
Combined
19–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,650
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.9L
Combined
33–38 MPG
Per year
$2,480–$2,860
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2001 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 24 $3,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 26 22 $3,650
Show 0 more configurations
2001 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172620$3,270
Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172620$3,270
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172419$3,440
Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.8L 6-cylFWD172419$3,440

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2001 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 35 44 38 $2,480
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 40 33 $2,860

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2000 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

19–38 MPG · $2,480–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L
Combined
19–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,650
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.9L
Combined
33–38 MPG
Per year
$2,480–$2,860
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2000 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 28 24 $3,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 22 $2,970
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 19 26 22 $3,650
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.8L 6-cyl FWD 17 26 20 $3,270
Jetta 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.8L 6-cyl FWD 17 24 19 $3,440

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2000 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 35 44 38 $2,480
Jetta 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 40 33 $2,860

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2005 small car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta get?

EPA rates the 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta at 19–39 MPG combined across 83 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 39 MPG (35 city, 45 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–24 MPG; Diesel: 32–39 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta?

The Wagon 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 39 MPG, in 2002 and 2003. The lowest top rating, 35 MPG, was in 2005.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 17 configurations the cost runs $2,700–$3,650 a year. That is a $950 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 100 miles?

About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.00 and $24.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta compare with other small car configurations?

The Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $930 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta different from the 2004 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 36 to 35 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,620 to $2,700, $80 more. EPA lists 17 configurations for 2005 against 14 configurations for 2004. See the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta for that year.