2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (25–32 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 5-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 25–32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400–$3,150
- Configurations
- 12
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 2.0 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37–39 | 32 | $3,000 | 315–318 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 22–24 | 32–33 | 26–27 | $3,050–$3,150 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 23–24 | 29–34 | 25–28 | $2,400–$2,700 | — |
| 5-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 23–24 | 31–33 | 26 | $2,600 | — |
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 (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Jetta SportWagen | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Jetta SportWagen | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Jetta SportWagen | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Jetta SportWagen | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | $3,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is rated at 25–32 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 5 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline, and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,400 to $3,150.