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2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 25–44 MPG combined

33 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
40 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,000

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2006-2010 Next generation: 2019-2027

2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance

The 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta covers 8 model years in the EPA database (73 configurations in all), rated 25–44 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $2,000 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (33 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The best combined rating in the generation, 44 MPG, was reached in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta by model year

2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2018 Gas 27–33 MPG $2,000–$2,410 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 27–33 MPG $2,000–$2,460 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Hybrid 27–44 MPG $1,810–$2,450 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Hybrid, Diesel 26–44 MPG $1,820–$3,040 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Hybrid, Diesel 25–44 MPG $1,820–$3,040 Ratings changed
2013 Gas, Hybrid, Diesel 25–44 MPG $1,820–$3,130 Ratings changed
2012 Gas, Diesel 25–32 MPG $2,350–$3,130 Ratings changed
2011 Gas, Diesel 25–32 MPG $2,350–$2,950 First year

What the 2018 Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$167

$2,000 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.33

Per 100 miles

$13.33

Five years

$10,000

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

vs the small car median

$1,170less a year

Class median $3,170 a year, MY2018

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

2018 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,000.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
27–33 MPG
Per year
$2,000–$2,410

Gas configurations (4)

2018 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 33 $2,000
Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,070
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 33 28 $2,370
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 33 27 $2,410

2017 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

27–33 MPG · $2,000–$2,460/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 44 to 33 MPG, down 11. Its annual cost goes from $1,810 to $2,000, $190 more.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
27–33 MPG
Per year
$2,000–$2,460

Gas configurations (5)

2017 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 33 $2,000
Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,070
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 35 29 $2,280
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 33 27 $2,410
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,460

2016 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

27–44 MPG · $1,810–$2,450/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,820 to $1,810, $10 less.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
27–33 MPG
Per year
$2,000–$2,450
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.4L
Combined
44 MPG
Per year
$1,810
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2016 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 33 $2,000
Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 39 32 $2,040
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 35 29 $2,260
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,260
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 33 27 $2,410
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,450

Hybrid configurations (1)

2016 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 42 48 44 $1,810

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

26–44 MPG · $1,820–$3,040/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,820.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
26–29 MPG
Per year
$2,240–$3,040
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.4L
Combined
44 MPG
Per year
$1,820
See hybrid configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
35 MPG
Per year
$2,660–$2,680
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,240
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,250
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $3,010
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 33 26 $2,490
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 26 $3,040

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

Hybrid configurations (1)

2015 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 41 48 44 $1,820

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2015 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 43 35 $2,660
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 30 44 35 $2,680

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

2014 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

25–44 MPG · $1,820–$3,040/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,820.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L
Combined
25–30 MPG
Per year
$2,210–$3,040
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.4L
Combined
44 MPG
Per year
$1,820
See hybrid configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,920–$2,950
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2014 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 36 30 $2,210
Jetta 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 36 29 $2,250
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 34 28 $2,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $3,010
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,520
Show 0 more configurations
2014 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD233326$3,040
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)2.0L 4-cylFWD232925$2,560

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

Hybrid configurations (1)

2014 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 41 48 44 $1,820

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (4)

2014 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950

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

2013 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

25–44 MPG · $1,820–$3,130/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 44 MPG, up 12. Its annual cost goes from $2,920 to $1,820, $1,100 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L
Combined
25–28 MPG
Per year
$2,350–$3,130
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.4L
Combined
44 MPG
Per year
$1,820
See hybrid configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,920–$2,950
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2013 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 24 34 28 $2,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $3,000
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 24 31 26 $2,470
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 24 31 26 $2,470
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
Show 0 more configurations
2013 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD223326$3,130
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)2.0L 4-cylFWD232925$2,560

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

Hybrid configurations (1)

2013 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 41 48 44 $1,820

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (4)

2013 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950

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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

25–32 MPG · $2,350–$3,130/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L
Combined
25–28 MPG
Per year
$2,350–$3,130
See gas configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,920–$2,950
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2012 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 24 34 28 $2,350
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 32 27 $3,000
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 24 31 26 $2,470
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 24 31 26 $2,470
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
Show 0 more configurations
2012 Volkswagen Jetta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD223326$3,130
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)2.0L 4-cylFWD232925$2,560

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

Diesel configurations (4)

2012 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950

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

2011 Volkswagen Jetta MPG

25–32 MPG · $2,350–$2,950/yr
Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L
Combined
25–28 MPG
Per year
$2,350–$2,560
See gas configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,920–$2,950
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2011 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 24 34 28 $2,350
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,470
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,470
Jetta 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
SportWagen 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 5-cyl FWD 23 33 26 $2,480
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 29 25 $2,560

Diesel configurations (4)

2011 Volkswagen Jetta diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 39 32 $2,920
Jetta 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950
SportWagen 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 29 37 32 $2,950

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

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,720 in California and $1,740 in Texas, a $980 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

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta get?

EPA rates the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta at 25–44 MPG combined across 73 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Hybrid 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 44 MPG (42 city, 48 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 25–33 MPG; Hybrid: 44 MPG; Diesel: 32–35 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta?

The Hybrid 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 44 MPG, in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 32 MPG, was in 2011 and 2012.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

How does the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta) is rated 22–33 MPG combined and costs $2,570–$3,350 a year to fuel; the 2011-2018 model is rated 25–44 MPG and costs $1,810–$3,130 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,000 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,000–$2,410 a year. That is a $410 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 100 miles?

About $13.33 per 100 miles for the Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.33 and $16.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 28 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 12 MPG.

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta compare with other small car configurations?

The Jetta 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,000 a year to fuel, $1,170 less than the class median of $3,170, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 365 rated small car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta different from the 2017 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,000. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2018 against 5 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta for that year.