2005 Volkswagen Jetta

2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD

GasolineRegularCompact Cars

Official EPA record #20813 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$169.05

Per year

$2,029

Per mile

16.9¢/mi

5-year total

$10,145

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

507.1 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.00/galAt $5.00/gal: $211.31/mo

A mile road trip costs about $50.70 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,600/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 2005 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $169.05 per month in fuel — $2,029 per year, 16.9¢/mi, $10,145 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #20813. 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	28
Combined MPG	24

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,600/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	370 g/mi
EPA smog rating (BIN 5)	5/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #20813 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

View this record on FuelEconomy.gov — includes owner-shared real-world MPG for this vehicle.

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