Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2027):
The Volkswagen Jetta is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 44 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 35 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 44 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 35 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Volkswagen Jetta?
The EPA classifies the Volkswagen Jetta as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Volkswagen Jetta considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Volkswagen Jetta is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.