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1990 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #11 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 11Volkswagen Jetta25 MPG $1,860
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 JettaOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Jetta MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta GLI 16v		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1990 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Subaru Loyale 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Camry saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $72/yr vs Dodge Shadow 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Jetta saves $78/yr vs Plymouth Sundance 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Jetta saves $78/yr vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Jetta saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Jetta Diesel saves $228/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1990 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (34 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 1990 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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