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2006 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 2005 model. Among 32 compact cars rated for 2006, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2006 #19 of 32 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2811.98.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2006 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Kia Rio29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 19Volkswagen Jetta22 MPG $2,114
  7. 32Bentley Continental13 MPG $4,558
2006 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

2006 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Chrysler Sebring 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Aerio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Aerio saves $176/yr vs Chevrolet Optra 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Optra saves $92/yr vs Suzuki Forenza 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Forenza saves $92/yr vs Suzuki Reno 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Reno saves $92/yr vs Saturn Ion 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Ion saves $325/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 33 MPG · $1,682/yr Jetta Diesel saves $432/yr vs Pontiac GTO 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Jetta saves $1,178/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (33 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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