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2008 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 34 compact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #11 of 34 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2008 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. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 11Volkswagen Jetta24 MPG $1,938
  7. 34Bentley Azure11 MPG $5,386
2008 JettaOther compact carsClass median: $2,242/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 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
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 20 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
370 g/mi

2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Camry saves $78/yr vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Accord saves $78/yr vs Saturn Astra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Astra saves $215/yr vs Pontiac G6 25 MPG · $1,860/yr G6 saves $78/yr vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Jetta saves $84/yr vs Toyota Corolla 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Corolla saves $438/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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