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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2008–2014 · 28 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
28
Best
32
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The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has been tested by the EPA across 28 different configurations spanning model years 2008 through 2014. Over this period, the Jetta SportWagen has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 32 MPG, with an overall average of 28 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,550293932MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6) • Diesel
$2,550293732MPG
2014
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2014
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233326MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6) • Diesel
$2,550293732MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,550293932MPG
2013
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300243126MPG
2013
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233326MPG
2012
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300243126MPG
2012
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233326MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$2,550293732MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,550293932MPG
2011
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2011
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233326MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$2,550293732MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,550293932MPG
2010
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2010
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,400233025MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,550293932MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$2,550293732MPG
2009
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2009
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500202924MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$2,750213125MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$2,550293732MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,550293932MPG
2008
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2008
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500212924MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
32
2013
32
2012
32
2011
32
2010
32
2009
32
2008
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Jetta SportWagen) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Jetta/Jetta SportsWagen grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
921
Total Deaths
446

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.2%
Fire Occurrence
2.2%
Speeding Involved
14.8%
DUI Involved
18.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
11%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2022
Fatal Crashes110
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2021
Fatal Crashes123
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2020
Fatal Crashes71
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2019
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2018
Fatal Crashes77
Fatalities
45
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2017
Fatal Crashes96
Fatalities
68
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2016
Fatal Crashes98
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2015
Fatal Crashes99
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2014
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.38
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2014
2
2011
6
2010
1
2009
3
2008
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory