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2027 Volkswagen Jetta Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2027 model years51 variantsUp to 44 MPG combined
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Volkswagen Jetta maintenance schedule by model year

Verified year-by-year intervals for 2016–2016 are listed on the Volkswagen Jetta maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.

2027 Volkswagen Jetta Specs at a Glance

The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta gets 34 mpg combined on the 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,225 lbs, measures 185.8 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
34 mpg (29 city / 40 hwy)
Best configuration: 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
Curb weight
3,225 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: JETTA GLI 4DR SEDAN
Length
185.8 in · 71.3 in wide · 57.5 in tall
Wheelbase
105.9 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2027 Volkswagen Jetta trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294034

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Volkswagen Jetta — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294034Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294034Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive293933Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive304134Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2024Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive294234Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2023Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive294234Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive294033Regular Gasoline
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive294334Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive243528Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive293933Regular Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive304134Regular Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive243328Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283832Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive243328Regular Gasoline
2018Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive284033Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283832Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253529Regular Gasoline
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive284033Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive424844Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253529Regular Gasoline
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive284033Regular Gasoline
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive243227Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive314335Diesel
2015Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive414844Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive223326Regular Gasoline
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive304435Diesel
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233326Premium Gasoline

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Volkswagen Jetta — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?

The Volkswagen Jetta is EPA-rated at up to 44 MPG combined (42 city / 48 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2016 model year.

What engine does the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta have?

The Volkswagen Jetta uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Volkswagen Jetta are covered here?

This page documents 51 verified Volkswagen Jetta configurations across model years 2015–2027.

Which model year of the Volkswagen Jetta is the most fuel efficient?

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta holds the highest combined rating at 44 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 33 MPG, a difference of 11 MPG (about 33%) across the 13 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Volkswagen Jetta have?

The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Volkswagen Jetta — 1.4L, 1.5L, 1.8L, 2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Volkswagen Jetta configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2027 data.

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