Volkswagen Jetta (1984–1989)
Compact carsdieselgas14.1 cu ft max
Trunk
56
VE SCORE
Average Volumetric Efficiency for a compact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
Trunk
manufacturerSource: www.vw.com — manufacturer page
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Cargo dimensions
| Measurement | Trunk |
|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 399 L / 14.1 cu ft[1] |
| Confidence | Manufacturer |
- www.vw.com · Manufacturer
No front trunk (frunk).
Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd | 1984 | Diesel | 37 | 35 | 41 |
| Manual 5-spd | 1984 | Diesel | 35 | 33 | 37 |
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1985–1989 | Diesel | 34 | 31 | 38 |
| GLI · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1986 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 23 | 29 |
| GLI/Wolfsburg Edition · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1987 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 23 | 28 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1985–1989 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 21 | 25 |
| GLI 16v · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1987–1989 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| GLI · FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1986 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 21 | 24 |
| GLI/Wolfsburg Edition · FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1987 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 21 | 24 |
| Automatic 3-spd | 1984 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 20 | 24 |
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