2026 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta (33–34 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 33–34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,950–$2,050
- 5-year fuel cost
- +$1,750 to +$2,250 vs. average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 6/10 · GHG 6/10
- Configurations
- 2
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 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 40 | 33–34 | $1,950–$2,050 | 265–271 g/mi |
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 | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 40 | 34 | $1,950 | +$2,250 | 6 | 6 |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,050 | +$1,750 | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
According to EPA data, the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is rated at 33–34 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $1,950 to $2,050.
How much will the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta 5-year fuel-cost difference is +$1,750 to +$2,250 relative to the average new vehicle (positive values are savings compared with the average).