1998 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta (19–37 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–37 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$3,550
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.9 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 44 | 37 | $2,600 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–21 | 26–28 | 22–24 | $2,800–$3,050 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 23–24 | 19 | $3,550 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 33 | 44 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Jetta GLX | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Jetta GLX | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta is rated at 19–37 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta use?
It is offered with Diesel and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,550.