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2022 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & fuel economy

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 33 to 35 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2021 model. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2022, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,329 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 31 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,329 15,000 mi/yr · $8.86 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2022 #9 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	31	13.2	7.6
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	35	14.9	6.7

How it ranks among 2022 Compact Cars

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1Toyota Corolla Hybrid52 MPG $894
2Honda Insight52 MPG $894
3Porsche Taycan83 MPGe $1,099
4Lexus UX Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
5Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG $1,192
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9Volkswagen Jetta35 MPG $1,329
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33Toyota Mirai74 MPGe $7,297

2022 JettaOther compact carsClass median: $1,975/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Jetta	Gas	31 MPG	41 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Jetta	Gas	29 MPG	43 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Jetta SE/SEL	Gas	29 MPG	40 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 256 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2022 Volkswagen Jetta vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Accent 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Accent saves $37/yr vs Kia Rio 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Rio saves $37/yr vs Nissan Versa 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 3 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Jetta saves $171/yr vs Toyota Corolla 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Mirage 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Mirage saves $136/yr vs Honda Insight 52 MPG · $894/yr Insight saves $434/yr vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Corolla Hybrid saves $434/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Jetta saves $1,041/yr vs Toyota Mirai 74 MPGe · $7,297/yr Jetta saves $5,969/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?

Up to 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 33 to 35 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?