Gas Mileage

2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

2003 Volkswagen Models

  1. Eurovan
  2. Eurovan Camper
  3. Golf
  4. GTI
  5. Jetta
  6. Jetta Wagon
  7. New Beetle
  8. New Beetle Convertible
  9. Passat
  10. Passat 4Motion
  11. Passat Wagon
  12. Passat Wagon 4Motion
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

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 Wagon 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 Wagon gets up to 57.12 MPG on the highway, 38.03 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 44.76 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
57.12 MPG
Combined
44.76 MPG
City
38.03 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
89 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 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 Wagon 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:
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 Wagon gets up to 37.09 MPG on the highway, 24.82 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.16 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 49% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.09 MPG
Combined
29.16 MPG
City
24.82 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
89 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 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 Wagon gets up to 50 MPG on the highway, 42 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 45 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 19% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
50 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 Wagon gets up to 64.00 MPG on the highway, 46.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 53.17 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
64.00 MPG
Combined
53.17 MPG
City
46.70 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
89 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 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 Wagon gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 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 Wagon gets up to 39.05 MPG on the highway, 26.34 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.86 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.05 MPG
Combined
30.86 MPG
City
26.34 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
89 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2003 Small Station Wagons

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the small station wagons class in 2003 goes to the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 45 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 137% better than the worst in class vehicle, the BMW 540I Sport Wagon.

Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Toyota Corolla Matrix
32 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Pontiac Vibe
32 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Audi A4 Avant Quattro
24 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
BMW 325I Sport Wagon
24 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon
24 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Subaru Impreza Wagon / Outback..
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz C240 4Matic Wagon
21 MPG (Automatic - 2.6L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz C320 4Matic Wagon
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
BMW 540I Sport Wagon
19 MPG (Automatic - 4.4L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
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