1984 Volkswagen Jetta

1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual

DieselDieselSubcompact Cars

Official EPA record #27874 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$151.77

Per year

$1,821

Per mile

15.2¢/mi

5-year total

$9,105

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

355 gal of fuel / yeardiesel @ $5.13/galAt $6.13/gal: $181.35/mo

A mile road trip costs about $45.60 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,350/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 ($5.13/gal diesel), this 1984 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $151.77 per month in diesel — $1,821 per year, 15.2¢/mi, $9,105 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #27874. 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	31
Highway MPG	38
Combined MPG	33

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,350/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	308 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #27874 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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