Gas Mileage

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

2005 Volkswagen Models

  1. Golf
  2. GTI
  3. Jetta
  4. Jetta Wagon
  5. New Beetle
  6. New Beetle Convertible
  7. Passat
  8. Passat 4Motion
  9. Passat Wagon
  10. Passat Wagon 4Motion
  11. Phaeton
  12. Touareg
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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 - 1.8L - 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 37.28 MPG on the highway, 24.24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.77 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 54% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.28 MPG
Combined
28.77 MPG
City
24.24 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 43 MPG on the highway, 32 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 36 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 34% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
43 MPG
Combined
36 MPG
City
32 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 55.20 MPG on the highway, 35.64 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 42.40 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
55.20 MPG
Combined
42.40 MPG
City
35.64 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 - 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 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 gets up to 38.50 MPG on the highway, 26.76 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.02 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.50 MPG
Combined
31.02 MPG
City
26.76 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 (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 39.99 MPG on the highway, 26.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.99 MPG
Combined
31.24 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 - 1.8L - 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, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
21 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 37.30 MPG on the highway, 23.40 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.11 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.30 MPG
Combined
28.11 MPG
City
23.40 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

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 46 MPG on the highway, 38 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 41 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 21% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
46 MPG
Combined
41 MPG
City
38 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 59.38 MPG on the highway, 41.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 48.23 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
59.38 MPG
Combined
48.23 MPG
City
41.80 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 39.40 MPG on the highway, 26.63 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.18 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.40 MPG
Combined
31.18 MPG
City
26.63 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

Comparisions

2005 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2005 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GT.

Honda Civic Hybrid
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
41 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Jetta
41 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Optra
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Optra 5
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Suzuki Forenza
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4
25 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
15 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental GT
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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