The current Volkswagen Jetta covers up to 1,310 km on a full tank, based on combined-cycle consumption. Figures below are the best-range variant in each generation.
| Years | Powertrain | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–1981 | Combustion | 588 |
| 1981–1983 | Combustion | 667 |
| 1984–1992 | Combustion | 965 |
| 2005–2011 | Combustion | 1,196 |
| 2011–2014 | Combustion | 1,310 |
Range is calculated from each variant’s fuel tank capacity and combined-cycle consumption (tank ÷ consumption × 100), for the best-range variant in each generation — real-world range varies with driving style and conditions. Figures outside a plausible range for the tank size are excluded.