2024 Volkswagen Jetta MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is rated 33 to 34 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual.
EPA fuel economy
2024 Volkswagen Jetta · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
34MPG combined
29 city 42 highway
$1,900 a year to fuel
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual
Best version saves $2,000 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 $1,900 to $1,950 a year. Compared with 2023, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.
Every 2024 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 · 6-speed manual Best
EPA listing: Jetta |
34 mpg | 29 / 42 | $1,900 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic
EPA listing: Jetta |
34 mpg | 30 / 41 | $1,900 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · Sport SE SEL
EPA listing: Jetta Sport/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 · 6-speed manual | $1,906 | $9,529 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic | $1,906 | $9,529 |
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · Sport 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
2024: gas 34 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 2024 Jetta compares
2024 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.
| 2024 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
57 mpg | – | $1,150 |
Best: hybrid |
54 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
50 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,300 |
Best: gas |
36 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: gas |
34 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,900 |
Best: gas |
34 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,900 |
Volkswagen Jetta This page Best: gas |
34 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,900 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
2024 Jetta recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints for the 2024 Jetta.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2024 Volkswagen Jetta version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2024 Jetta's MPG compare with the 2023?
For 2024, the best gas version is rated 34 mpg, down 1 from 35.
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.