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Volkswagen · model year 2027
2027 Volkswagen Jetta
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
- 16 Fuel-efficient compact cars
Ordered by combined MPG #16 of 86 - 48 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #48 of 401 - 519 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #519 of 539 - 08 Volkswagen cars
Every model year, newest first #8 of 1,374 - 180 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #180 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient compact cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 34 combined MPG, with 29 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $1,950, and tailpipe emissions are 265 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 34 combined MPG EPA rating
- 40 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 29 MPG city rating
- $1,950 EPA annual fuel cost
- 265 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel
Who it suits. Drivers who spend regular time on highways Buyers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive car Drivers comfortable with gasoline fuel costs
The Jetta makes sense for drivers seeking a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA figures favor highway travel, while city use lowers the mileage result. The annual fuel estimate gives a concrete budget point, and the emissions figure shows the tailpipe cost of that gasoline setup. Compare its 34 combined MPG with other compact cars before deciding whether its balance fits your routes.
What it is
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car that runs on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and an automatic transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 34 combined MPG. The EPA rates it at 29 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. Your result will follow how much of your driving is stop-and-go or open road.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $1,950. Tailpipe emissions are 265 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Jetta belongs in the compact-car fuel-economy comparison. See it alongside other fuel-efficient compact cars, or browse fuel-efficient cars across classes. Volkswagen models are collected in Volkswagen cars.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and stronger highway economy than city economy. The 40 MPG highway rating favors regular longer-distance driving.
Trade-offs
City driving is rated at 29 MPG, below the 40 MPG highway figure. Gasoline fuel also carries an EPA annual fuel estimate of $1,950 and 265 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the Jetta if a compact body, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive fit your daily route. Its 34 combined MPG gives a clear middle ground between the city and highway ratings. Budget around $1,950 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, with the lowest efficiency in urban driving and the highest on the highway.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 34 MPG
- City MPG
- 29 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 40 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 265 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 34 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does the Jetta get?
It is rated at 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway.
How much does the Jetta cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,950.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine and an automatic transmission.
Is the 2027 Jetta front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
What class is the Jetta?
The EPA classifies it as a compact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe figure is 265 grams of CO2 per mile.
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