2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD

GasolinePremiumSmall Station Wagons

Official EPA record #21035 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$206.87

Per year

$2,482

Per mile

20.7¢/mi

5-year total

$12,410

station wagon body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

500.5 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.96/galAt $5.96/gal: $248.58/mo

A mile road trip costs about $62.10 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,200/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 ($4.96/gal premium), this 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon costs about $206.87 per month in fuel — $2,482 per year, 20.7¢/mi, $12,410 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #21035. 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	21
Highway MPG	29
Combined MPG	24

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,200/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	370 g/mi
EPA smog rating (BIN 8)	2/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #21035 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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