2012 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 25 to 32 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 29 and 37 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,000 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 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG | $3,000 |
| Jetta Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 39 | 32 MPG | $3,000 |
| Jetta Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Jetta Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $3,050 |
| Jetta Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG | $3,150 |
| Jetta Automatic (S6) | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Jetta Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Jetta Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,000 per year in fuel, versus $2,700 for the least efficient.