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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
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The CarCody take
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport/SE/SEL is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, an automatic eight-speed transmission, and a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 33 combined MPG, with 29 MPG city and 40 MPG highway. The EPA estimates $2,050 in yearly fuel cost and 271 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 33 combined MPG EPA rating
- 40 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive with automatic transmission
- 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 29 MPG city rating
- $2,050 estimated annual fuel cost
- 271 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel
Who it suits. Compact-car shoppers who want an automatic Drivers with substantial highway mileage Buyers comparing Volkswagen compact cars
The 2027 Jetta Sport/SE/SEL is a straightforward compact gasoline car for drivers who value an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its EPA numbers favor highway travel, where it reaches 40 MPG, while city use is rated at 29 MPG. A combined 33 MPG and $2,050 annual fuel estimate make running costs easy to frame. Consider its 271 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile when comparing compact choices.
What it is
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport/SE/SEL is a compact car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic eight-speed transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 33 combined MPG. That blends the city and highway ratings into one number for quick comparisons.
The numbers
The Jetta is rated at 29 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. Highway trips therefore use less fuel per mile than city driving under the EPA ratings.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 271 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,050. That gives you a yearly gasoline figure to place beside other compact cars when you plan a budget.
How it compares
Line up its 33 combined MPG with other models in the fuel-efficient compact cars list. The 29 city and 40 highway ratings show how the Jetta's result changes with the type of driving.
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Who it suits
This Jetta fits a buyer who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 40 MPG highway rating is useful context for drivers who spend many miles on open roads.
The 33 combined MPG figure gives mixed-driving shoppers one number for comparing everyday fuel use.
Trade-offs
The EPA ratings split between 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway, so the estimate depends on where you drive. Gasoline fuel and 271 grams of CO2 per mile are part of the ownership picture.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Jetta Sport/SE/SEL if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting match your daily driving. Its 33 combined MPG is the central number, with a stronger 40 MPG highway rating and a weaker 29 MPG city rating. The EPA's $2,050 annual fuel estimate helps set expectations, while the 271-gram-per-mile CO2 figure records its tailpipe output.
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
Questions
What is the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta Sport/SE/SEL's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 33 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic eight-speed transmission.
Is the Jetta Sport/SE/SEL front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 271 grams of CO2 per mile.
What kind of vehicle is this Jetta?
It is a 2027 compact car that runs on gasoline.
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