2020 Volkswagen Jetta
Compact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
34
Combined MPG
30
City MPG
40
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
- Combined fuel economy: 34 MPG (30 city / 40 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,750
- CO₂ emissions: 263 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 6
Specifications
| Make | Volkswagen · Company Profile |
| Model | Jetta |
| Year | 2020 |
| Class | Compact Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 1.4L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 8/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 8/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $2,000 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 6 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1544 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $129 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $10¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Volkswagen Jetta — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | = |
| 2025 | 33 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 34 | = |
| 2023 | 35 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 35 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 34 | = |
| 2019 | 34 | = |
| 2018 | 33 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 33 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 44 | ↑ |
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