1984 Volkswagen Jetta

1.7L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual

GasolineRegularSubcompact Cars

Official EPA record #26782 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$155.65

Per year

$1,868

Per mile

15.6¢/mi

5-year total

$9,340

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

467 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.00/galAt $5.00/gal: $194.57/mo

A mile road trip costs about $46.80 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,400/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.00/gal regular), this 1984 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $155.65 per month in fuel — $1,868 per year, 15.6¢/mi, $9,340 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #26782. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	23
Highway MPG	30
Combined MPG	26

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,400/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	342 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #26782 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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