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Volkswagen Jetta
MPG, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Jetta. By the official figures, the 2027 gets 40 mpg, about £1,401 a year in the UK.
- MPG
- 40 mpg
- 2027 official · 7.1 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,401
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 436 miles
- 50 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Jetta costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.01 per 100 miles | £1,401 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.96 per 100 km | $2,306 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.21 per 100 km | $1,911 |
| 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
- 4,737 mm
- Width
- 1,798 mm
- Height
- 1,466 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,685 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,339 kg
- Boot
- 400 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 113 kW
- Torque
- 249 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.8 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
Mk4 (A4), 1999–2004
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
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Jetta questions
What MPG does the Volkswagen Jetta get?
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta gets 40 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (7.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Jetta cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,401 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a Volkswagen Jetta go on a full tank?
About 436 miles (701 km) 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.
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