2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD

GasolineRegularCompact Cars

Official EPA record #31205 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$153.95

Per year

$1,847

Per mile

15.4¢/mi

5-year total

$9,235

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

450.6 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.10/galAt $5.10/gal: $191.50/mo

A mile road trip costs about $46.20 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, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.10/gal regular), this 2012 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $153.95 per month in fuel — $1,847 per year, 15.4¢/mi, $9,235 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #31205. 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	33
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 (Bin 3)	7/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #31205 (record updated 2016-09-26). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2016-09-26.

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

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