2020 Volkswagen Jetta mpg
Combined mpg, S FWD
34mpg
- 30 city, 40 highway.
- Top 13% of 103 sedans (2020).
- 19 trims: 28 to 34 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| S Manual w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| S Auto w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| S Auto w/ULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SE Auto w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SE Auto w/ULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SE FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| R-Line FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| R-Line Manual w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| R-Line Auto w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| R-Line Auto w/ULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SEL Auto w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SEL Auto w/ULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SEL FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SEL Premium Auto w/ULEV FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| SEL Premium FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
| GLI S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
S FWD, 34 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,129
- Per month
- $94
- Per mile
- 9.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV FWD. $1,129 a year. Same as the S FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.5 | $8.00 |
| 300 miles | 7.5 | $24.00 |
| 500 miles | 12.5 | $40.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 25.0 | $80.00 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $82
- Per year
- $979
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 34 mpg good? Yes. Beats 91% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 34 mpg | |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 4-door Manual AWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | 34 mpg | |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | L FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Kia Forte | FE FWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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