2002 Volkswagen Jetta

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
5
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 37.29 MPG on the highway, 24.28 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.80 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 54% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.29 MPG
Combined
28.80 MPG
City
24.28 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 45 MPG on the highway, 34 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 38 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
45 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
City
34 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
1.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 57.14 MPG on the highway, 38.04 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 44.77 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
57.14 MPG
Combined
44.77 MPG
City
38.04 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 23 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 26% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
23 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 37.29 MPG on the highway, 25.18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.49 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.29 MPG
Combined
29.49 MPG
City
25.18 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
5
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 40.09 MPG on the highway, 26.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.27 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.09 MPG
Combined
31.27 MPG
City
26.50 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 49 MPG on the highway, 42 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 45 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 17% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
49 MPG
Combined
45 MPG
City
42 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
1.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 62.79 MPG on the highway, 46.54 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 52.68 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
62.79 MPG
Combined
52.68 MPG
City
46.54 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 39.78 MPG on the highway, 27.03 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.59 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.78 MPG
Combined
31.59 MPG
City
27.03 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 32.79 MPG on the highway, 20.76 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.86 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32.79 MPG
Combined
24.86 MPG
City
20.76 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 39.60 MPG on the highway, 23.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.76 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 69% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.60 MPG
Combined
28.76 MPG
City
23.50 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 36.10 MPG on the highway, 21.62 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.38 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 67% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.10 MPG
Combined
26.38 MPG
City
21.62 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Jetta gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Jetta gets up to 37.83 MPG on the highway, 23.69 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.48 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.83 MPG
Combined
28.48 MPG
City
23.69 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2002 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2002 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 200% better than the worst in class vehicle, the BMW M5.

Toyota Prius
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Jetta
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4
25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S40
25 MPG (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Daewoo Nubira
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy AWD Including Outback
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Jaguar Jaguar XJR
18 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.8L - 12 Cylinder)
BMW M5
16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
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