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Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

2001–2005 · 30 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
26
Best
39
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The Volkswagen Jetta Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 30 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2005. Over this period, the Jetta Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 39 MPG, with an overall average of 26 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
2005
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2005
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,400313934MPG
2005
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Diesel
$2,550283932MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2004
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,300314235MPG
2004
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Diesel
$2,550283932MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2003
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$2,450294033MPG
2003
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,100354539MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600212823MPG
2003
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2003
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$2,450294033MPG
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Diesel
$2,100354539MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2002
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172419MPG
2002
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2001
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172419MPG
2001
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000172620MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
34
2004
35
2003
39
2002
39
2001
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 Wagon) 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 Wagon. 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
464
Total Deaths
358

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
19.2%
Fire Occurrence
3.7%
Speeding Involved
27.8%
DUI Involved
23.3%
Primary Impact Zone

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

72%
Front
18%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2022
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2021
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2020
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2019
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2018
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2017
Fatal Crashes58
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2016
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2015
Fatal Crashes68
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2014
Fatal Crashes60
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.73
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2005
2
2004
2
2003
1
2002
1
2001
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory