Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2013 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 44 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 44 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #4 of 84 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #4 of 96 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #5 of 102 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #4 of 108 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid placed highest in 2013 at #4 of 84, and lowest in 2015 at #5 of 102. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 48 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,750 | 200 | 9/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 48 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,750 | 200 | 10/10 |
| 2014 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 48 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,750 | 200 | 10/10 |
| 2013 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 48 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,750 | 200 | 10/10 |
What Jetta Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid burns 261 to 261 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $784 | $784 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $915 | $915 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,045 | $1,045 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $1,750 to $1,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 44 mpg the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is 18 mpg better the median, which is worth about $633 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.