2006 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 33 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 37 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 22 to 33 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 30 and 37 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 37 | 33 MPG | $2,900 |
| Jetta Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG | $2,900 |
| Jetta Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
| Jetta Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| Jetta Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Jetta Automatic (S6) | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.