2022 Volkswagen Jetta MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is rated 33 to 35 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2022 Volkswagen Jetta · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
35MPG combined
31 city 41 highway
$1,850 a year to fuel
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic
Best version saves $2,250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,850 to $1,950 a year. Compared with 2021, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.
Every 2022 Jetta version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Jetta |
35 mpg | 31 / 41 | $1,850 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Jetta |
34 mpg | 29 / 43 | $1,900 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · SE SEL
EPA listing: Jetta SE/SEL |
33 mpg | 29 / 40 | $1,950 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic | $1,851 | $9,257 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual | $1,906 | $9,529 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · SE SEL | $1,964 | $9,818 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Volkswagen Jetta MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 33 to 35 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2022. Hybrid: 44 mpg (2016).
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2022: gas 35 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 | 44 |
| 2017 | 33 | – |
| 2018 | 33 | – |
| 2019 | 34 | – |
| 2020 | 34 | – |
| 2021 | 34 | – |
| 2022 | 35 | – |
| 2023 | 35 | – |
| 2024 | 34 | – |
| 2025 | 33 | – |
| 2026 | 34 | – |
How the 2022 Jetta compares
2022 compact cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2022 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
56 mpg | – | $1,150 |
Best: hybrid |
54 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
52 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,250 |
Best: gas |
36 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: gas |
35 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,850 |
Volkswagen Jetta This page Best: gas |
35 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,850 |
Best: gas |
33 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,950 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
2022 Jetta recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 43 owner complaints for the 2022 Jetta.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2022 Volkswagen Jetta version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2022 Jetta's MPG compare with the 2021?
For 2022, the best gas version is rated 35 mpg, up 1 from 34.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 29, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 28, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.