2026 Volkswagen Jetta
Compact Cars · 2 trims
Combined
34
City 29 · Highway 40
Cost per 100 miles
$11.87
Regular gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$1,781
15,000 mi
Recalls
1
6 complaints
Cost per 100 miles: $11.87 · Yearly fuel cost: $1,781
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average regular gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Automatic (S8) · Regular gasoline | 1.5 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 40 | 34 | $11.87 |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL Automatic (S8) · Regular gasoline | 1.5 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 40 | 33 | $12.23 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $9.68
- Georgia · $10.28
- Texas · $10.33
- South Carolina · $10.41
- Louisiana · $10.62
- Tennessee · $10.67
Most expensive states
- California · $16.95
- Hawaii · $16.62
- Nevada · $15.03
- Washington · $14.86
- Oregon · $13.76
- Alaska · $13.66
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (Mar 11, 2026)
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA