2006 Volkswagen Jetta

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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 42 MPG on the highway, 35 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 38 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 20% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
42 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
City
35 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 53.74 MPG on the highway, 38.65 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 44.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 39% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
53.74 MPG
Combined
44.24 MPG
City
38.65 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 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, 25 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 24% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
25 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 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 40.05 MPG on the highway, 27.99 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 32.37 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.05 MPG
Combined
32.37 MPG
City
27.99 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 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 41 MPG on the highway, 36 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 38 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 14% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
41 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
City
36 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 52.40 MPG on the highway, 39.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 44.56 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
52.40 MPG
Combined
44.56 MPG
City
39.70 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 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 32 MPG on the highway, 23 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 39% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
23 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 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 40.71 MPG on the highway, 26.02 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.06 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.71 MPG
Combined
31.06 MPG
City
26.02 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 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, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 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 38.84 MPG on the highway, 24.09 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.05 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.84 MPG
Combined
29.05 MPG
City
24.09 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 5 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, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 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 38.63 MPG on the highway, 24.28 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.15 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.63 MPG
Combined
29.15 MPG
City
24.28 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2006 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2006 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 50 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 257% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GT.

Honda Civic Hybrid
50 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
40 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Jetta
38 MPG (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Saab 9 3 Sport Sedan
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4 Quattro
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz C230
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 6 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
14 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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