2024 Volkswagen Jetta: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta gets 33 to 34 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)) at 34 mpg.
How the Jetta ranks in its class
In the Compact Cars class for 2024, the Jetta ranks 5th of 22 for combined mileage (34 mpg), 5th of 22 for yearly fuel cost ($1,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th of 22 for tailpipe CO2 (263 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29.5 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 300 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 30 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Jetta's best version, 2 other models get the same and 229 get less. The 2024 Jetta's cheapest version costs $1,850 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 26 cost less, 2 the same and 227 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 8 of 22)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2024 Lexus UX | 2024 UX 250h | 42 | $1,500 | 209 |
| 3 | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | 2024 Mirage | 39 | $1,600 | 227 |
| 4 | 2024 Nissan Versa | 2024 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 35 | $1,800 | 254 |
| 5 | 2024 Volkswagen JettaThis car | 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)) | 34 | $1,850 | 263 |
| 6 | 2024 Mazda 3 | 2024 3 4-Door 2WD | 31 | $2,000 | 287 |
| 6 | 2024 Volvo S60 | 2024 S60 T8 AWD Recharge | 31 | $2,600 | 99 |
| 8 | 2024 Audi A4 | 2024 A4 quattro | 30 | $2,600 | 300 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)), 4-cyl 1.5 L: 30 mpg city, 41 highway, 34 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Jetta version is $1,850 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Compact Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Versa costs $50 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Versa costs $250 less to fuel than the Jetta (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2024 Nissan Versa
- 2024 Mazda 3
- 2024 Volvo S60
The Jetta against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Jetta (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Jetta | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Versa | 2024 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2024 Mazda 3 | 2024 3 4-Door 2WD | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 3 lower | $150 more a year | - |
| 2024 Volvo S60 | 2024 S60 T8 AWD Recharge | 31 mpg | - | 3 lower | - | - |
Every version of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)) | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 30 | 41 | 34 | $1,850 | 263 | cheapest |
| 2024 Jetta (Manual 6-spd) | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Manual 6-spd | Front-wheel | 29 | 42 | 34 | $1,850 | 265 | cheapest |
| 2024 Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 29 | 40 | 33 | $1,900 | 272 | +$50 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Jetta; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)) puts out 263 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 263 to 272.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)): fuel economy score 7 (6 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (6 to 7 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Jetta gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 mpg | 44 mpg | 7 | 10 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 33 mpg | none | 5 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 33 mpg | none | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 34 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2024 | |
| 2020 | 34 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2024 | |
| 2021 | 34 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2024 | |
| 2022 | 35 mpg | none | 3 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 35 mpg | none | 3 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 34 mpg | none | 3 | this page | |
| 2025 | 33 mpg | none | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2026 | 34 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 3 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 35 to 34 mpg (down 1).
The 2025 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)), 4-cyl 1.5 L | 34 mpg | 35 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Jetta (Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 1.5 L | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Jetta Sport/SE/SEL, 4-cyl 1.5 L | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 46 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: JETTA, JETTA GLI.
Owner complaints, 2024
46 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 13 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
2 of the 46 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: JETTA, JETTA GLI.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta (as JETTA, JETTA GLI). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Includes agency records filed under: JETTA, JETTA GLI.
More Compact Cars for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Jetta itself is at 34 mpg.
Other Volkswagen models of 2024
More Volkswagen models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Volkswagen Jetta gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)) with 34 mpg combined (30 city, 41 highway).
How much does a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta costs between $1,850 and $1,900 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Jetta (Automatic (S8)) at $1,850; the dearest is the 2024 Jetta Sport/SE/SEL at $1,900. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta rank among 2024 Compact Cars models?
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is 5th of 22 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Toyota Corolla at 50 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Nissan Versa at 35 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Mazda 3 at 31 mpg.
Did the Jetta change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 3 tested versions and the 2024 model has 3. The best figure went from 35 to 34 mpg (down 1).
How did the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
46 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (13 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.