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2009 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2009, it ranks 13th 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 · 30 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, 2009 #13 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 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 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2009 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 13Volkswagen Jetta24 MPG $1,938
  7. 33Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2009 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 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Jetta		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Jetta		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

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

2009 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Accord saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $78/yr vs Suzuki SX4 26 MPG · $1,788/yr SX4 saves $149/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Jetta saves $176/yr vs Saturn Astra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Astra saves $215/yr vs Pontiac G6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr G6 saves $149/yr vs Dodge Challenger 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Jetta saves $387/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Jetta Diesel saves $203/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2009 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 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 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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