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Volkswagen · model year 2027
2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport/SE/SEL
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
- 18 Fuel-efficient compact cars
Ordered by combined MPG #18 of 86 - 50 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #50 of 401 - 520 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #520 of 539 - 09 Volkswagen cars
Every model year, newest first #9 of 1,374 - 210 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #210 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient compact cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport/SE/SEL is a front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a combined EPA rating of 33 MPG. It is rated at 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,050, and tailpipe CO2 is listed at 271 grams per mile. Its 1.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine is paired with an automatic (S8) transmission. The Jetta is classified as a Compact Car. Buyers comparing this trim grouping can use the city, highway and combined ratings to consider different driving patterns, and include the annual fuel cost and emissions figure in their assessment. The listed details identify its fuel, body type and drivetrain without adding claims about equipment or other features.
Good to know
- 33 MPG combined
- 40 MPG highway
- Front-wheel drive
- 1.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 29 MPG city
- $2,050 EPA annual fuel cost
- 271 grams per mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. It suits compact-car shoppers comparing a gasoline model's city and highway MPG. Its front-wheel drive, annual fuel cost and listed engine and transmission details may also help buyers and fleet operators assess fit.
The Jetta Sport/SE/SEL has a 33 MPG combined rating and a 40 MPG highway figure. Its 29 MPG city rating and $2,050 annual fuel cost help round out the running-cost picture.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 33 MPG
- City MPG
- 29 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 40 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 271 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
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