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Does the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI need premium gas?

No. Regular.

$0extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
S FWD2.0L 4cylRegular28$1,371$1,629
Autobahn FWD2.0L 4cylRegular28$1,371$1,629

Rivals

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLIS FWDRegular
2020 Acura ILXFWDPremium
2020 Buick Regal SportbackFWDRegular
2020 Subaru WRXAWDPremium
2020 Toyota CamryL FWDRegular
2020 Nissan Altima2.5 S FWDRegular
2020 Honda AccordLX FWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked