1986 Volkswagen Jetta

1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD

DieselDieselCompact Cars

Official EPA record #2080 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$155.48

Per year

$1,866

Per mile

15.5¢/mi

5-year total

$9,330

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

351.4 gal of fuel / yeardiesel @ $5.31/galAt $6.31/gal: $184.76/mo

A mile road trip costs about $46.50 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,300/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($5.31/gal diesel), this 1986 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $155.48 per month in diesel — $1,866 per year, 15.5¢/mi, $9,330 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #2080. 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	39
Combined MPG	34

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,300/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	299 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #2080 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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